Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (PAPA TONY) (5-2) - He's finished 2nd in two straight at this level and did so here at this distance Dec 28. Speed/stalker has worked since draws a good post, and I give him top billing.
2nd pick: #8 (Sierra Melody) (6-1) - Home bred was involved every step when finishing a 'head' in back of 'Papa Tony' here at this level and distance Dec 28. It was his best overall in five attempts and he's dangerous with a repeat of it.
3rd pick: #6 (Alibi for Mischief) (8-1) - He's one of five making their debuts and he enters off a solid half-mile local gate work Jan 8. Trainer Mike Puype has won with 5 of 24 (21%) first-time-starters since Jan 1 of 2019 and this gelding need not be anything special to factor against this group.