Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (ONE OF THE GREATS) (3-1) - Golden Gate invader finished a pace-setting 2nd there facing special weights at this trip Dec. 12th. 4yo is dropping down in what will be her first on real dirt. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Ultra Sharp) (4-1) - On the sidelines since late May, speed/stalker is dropping to a new low in his return. Working well above average, and Bejarano is signed on. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Unleash the Dream) (7-2) - Debuting gelding is working above average and is from the Hollendorfer barn (29% first out). The presence of noted, speed rider, Marty Pedroza, indicates this home bred may be ready for a big race.
4th pick: #7 (Zarqa Star) (4-1) - On the shelf for almost two months, he has some early speed, and was beaten by a 'neck' at this level going seven furlongs at Del Mar Nov. 5th. Must be left in the mix.