Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (STARRING JOHN WAIN) (7-2) - This colt rallied to miss by a half-length going 6.5 furlongs at this level Nov. 16 at Del Mar. It was his second back following a two-month break, he gets a rider upgrade today to Joel Rosario, and has a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Handsome John) (6-1) - Freshened up since Oct. 27, he rallied to finish 2nd here that afternoon facing similar going 5.5 furlongs. No speed type is a late threat if he's able to avoid any traffic issues from his rail draw in this large field.
3rd pick: #8 (Calder Vale) (12-1) - Longshot rallied to finish 2nd at this level Dec. 6 at Los Alamitos. He stretches out in distance, draws well, and can factor here at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Mulzoff) (8-1) - Lightly raced home bred has a bit of speed, is dropping in class, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. He receives a rider upgrade and must be left in the mix.