Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (TRAPPER PEAK) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Mick Ruis, and this one is the probable favorite. Gelding rallied strongly to miss by a 'neck' when debuting here going six furlongs for a $50,000 claiming price Oct. 26. He drops slightly, and the additional furlong he travels would seem to be a big plus. He'll be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #5 (The Italian) (4-1) - The second of the Ruis trained pair, he tired when debuting here facing tougher Jan. 1. He's brought back quickly, drops down in class, and races with blinkers off. Contends today.
3rd pick: #6 (Risky Proposition) (5-2) - The only debuting runner, he's from a top barn (Peter Miller), and has been in steady training since late October. $60K gelding by 'Bodemeister' races for a $40K tag and is the three-horse mix.