Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (HONEYMOONZ OVER) (5-2) - NEW gelding has been a major disappointment to date. He sold for $360,000 and drops into a claimer for the first time. Speedy sort has been tiring facing tougher and is working very fast for his first since Sept. 2. Looks set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #4 (Joejoe's Kingdom) (7-2) - Gelding by derby winner 'Animal Kingdom' missed by a 1/2 length here facing $30K foes Dec. 30. By far a career best, trainer Craig Lewis bumps him up to race for a $50K tag in this spot.
3rd pick: #5 (Alternate Rhythm) (3-1) - He's dropping into a claimer and runs with blinkers on, both changes for the first time. He has some early speed and enters off a very wide trip from an outside post Jan. 1. He draws much better and should factor.