Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ACCELERATE) (4-1) - He finished 2nd here Dec 26 in G2 and his only really sub par outing over the past two years was when he was over-matched in the Breeder's Cup Classic (G1) Nov 4 at Del Mar. Stalker finished 2nd in this stakes a year ago and gets top billing.
2nd pick: #2 (Mubtaahij) (9-2) - One of two from the Baffert barn, he raced evenly when finishing 3rd Nov 25 at Del Mar in the G3 Native Diver. Working fast, he draws well, and he's been competitive in all three starts at this 9 furlong trip.
3rd pick: #1 (Pavel) (3-1) - Lightly raced, he's stretching back out after finishing a wide and even 4th in the G1 Malibu going 7 furlongs here Dec 26.Stalker has the rail and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Irish Freedom) (5-1) - The 2nd of the Baffert trained pair, he was less than a length in back of 'Pavel' last out and he's done his best work at longer distances. Lightly raced 4yo still has room for upside and is dangerous.