Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (YES I'M READY) (7-2) - Blinkers go on speedy colt who has tired late in both starts after pressing fast fractions. Working fast for his first in six weeks, he gets a slight edge here.
2nd pick: #8 (Violent Ridge) (5-2) - The morning line favorite is another with early speed and has been freshened up since Nov. 11. He finished 2nd in his debut here Oct. 14, then was 3rd at Del Mar last out. Working fast and is a serious win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Mavericks) (8-1) - He's broken poorly in both starts and has raced evenly in each once in stride. Gelding has taken money in that pair and gets the addition of blinkers. He can factor at a square price with a alert beginning.