Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MAKE IT A TRIPLE) (7-2) - Consistent sort won at this tag Nov. 5 at Del Mar to clear the 2l condition. In his first attempt at this 3l level, he missed by a 1/2-length there Nov. 18. He's worked four times since and will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #7 (Hank the Tank) (3-1) - Lightly raced speed/stalker has been on the sidelines since Aug. 31 at Del Mar when he won for a $25K tag to clear the 2l condition. Sharp in three of four on the dirt, he's a serious looking win threat if ready.
3rd pick: #8 (Bolitar) (6-1) - Gelding stumbled at the break and tired after rushing up at this level Nov. 18 at Del Mar. It was his first start in seven months, and he most likely needed the race for conditioning purposes.
4th pick: #3 (Tengas Ransom) (8-1) - One time speedball drops to a new low, and does so with blinkers on. He showed nothing Dec. 2 at Los Al racing tougher in his first since Jan. 15, but has been working fast since. Can factor at a big price with his best.