Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (THUNDER BASIN) (3-1) - He's racing third back off almost a two-month break. Stalker rallied to finish 3rd Dec. 19th at Los Alamitos and will be dropping down just a bit. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Vartan) (7-2) - He's finished 2nd in two of his last three and missed by only a 1/2 length at this level and distance Dec. 10th at Los Alamitos. An obvious contender.
3rd pick: #2 (Rob's Pal) (4) - Much improved lately, he broke his maiden at this distance Nov. 21st at Del Mar, then finished 3rd at this level Dec. 10th at Los Al. He was only a 1/2 back of 'Vartan' that day and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (He's a Real Keeper) (12-1) - Stretch runner has no early speed, but almost makes a late charge. He needs a fast and/or contested pace for any shot at the win end.