Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (OUR TIGER'S BOY) (4-1) - NEW gelding has sharp early speed and is working fast for this attempt. Well backed in his first pair, think he can take this field from gate-to-wire.
2nd pick: #8 (Shackalov) (9-2) - Another NEW gelding, he's been on the sidelines since Nov. 12. Even-paced type moves back in with state bred and is working above average for his return. Home bred draws a fine outside post at this trip and should factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Rustic Canyon) (5-1) - Grey colt tired badly facing 'open' company going a mile Jan. 11. It was his first since Nov. 18 when he tired facing fellow Cal bred special weights. He has the rail, early speed, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Catability) (8-1) - Longshot just missed at this level Nov. 30 at Los Alamitos, then raced evenly here at the same tag Jan 1. Blinkers go on and he's a possible threat at a big price.