Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (POLICE ESCORT) (5-1) - He's one of three entered by trainer Bob Baffert. $150K yearling purchase by 'Distorted Humor' has early speed and comes off an even effort at this level and distance Nov. 15th at Del Mar. Baffert has worked him five times here since that effort, and Bejarano climbs aboard. Price play.
2nd pick: #3 (Uninvited) (6-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's been this distance three times already. Longshot has early speed and draws his best post yet to use it from. Has a shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #1 (Trojan Nation) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he rallied to finish a close up 3rd of nine, beaten just under two lengths Nov. 15th at Del Mar at this level and trip. Has the rail and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Hoffenheim) (3-1) - The third member of the Baffert trio, he's rallied in both sprints following slow getaways to finish 3rd in each. Colt cost $900,000 this past March as a 2yo in training and is bred to like this longer distance.