Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (CLEOPATRA'S STRIKE) (3-1) - Veteran gelding shortens up in distance after missing by a length going 12 furlongs in the G2 Hollywood Turf Cup Dec. 1 at Del Mar. Competitive in five straight, i give this 7yo a slight edge in a very competitive contest.
2nd pick: #5 (North County Guy) (8-1) - Longshot moves up in class following seven straight sharp efforts on the grass facing weaker. He has more natural sped than most entered and is in career best form. Think he can impact today at a big price.
3rd pick: #2 (Chosen Vessel) (10-1) - The main speed in this stakes, he tired late to finish 2.5 lengths in back of 'Cleopatra's strike' going 12 furlongs Dec. 1 at Del Mar. In career best form, 5yo should be involved every step at long odds.