Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ODDS ON FAVORITE) (8-5) - He enters off a close up fourth-place finish here Dec 28. A career best overall it was his first ever at this $5,000 claiming price. Three-year-old draws a good outside post for this distance and races with blinkers off for the first time.
2nd pick: #3 (Keepin It Lucky) (2-1) - Gelding drops back down and is racing with blinkers on for the first time. Don't think he cared for a muddy track last out and in his previous start he finished third at this level. When teamed up, trainer Molly Pearson and jockey Scott Stevens win at a 31% rate.
3rd pick: #7 (Fortunate Man) (6-1) - One of four entered making their second start, he was away poorly in his debut and raced evenly while not threatening once in stride. Capable barn (Bob Hazel) brings him back in 10-days for this attempt.
4th pick: #4 (Apache Red) (12-1) - Another making his second start, he wasn't bet first out and was never in the race at any point. Gelding wasn't far off 'Fortunate Man' that day and may grab a minor award at a big price.