Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (LOUD STALKER) (2-1) - NEW gelding drops in class, has blinkers added, and meets a very weak looking field. Competitive in three straight when facing tougher, stalker should break his maiden against this crew.
2nd pick: #5 (Never Double Dip) (4-1) - From the same barn (Steve Miyadi) as 'Loud Stalker' Tommy Town home bred had a sharp half-mile drill here Dec. 27. Bred for early speed, he need not be anything special to factor in this field.
3rd pick: #3 (First Class Boy) (5-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's dropping back down in his second start back following a two month break. Away slowly Jan. 13 facing tougher, trainer Ruben Gomez gives a big rider upgrade.