Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (ODDS ON FAVORITE) (3-1) - Gelding ships in from the No. California circuit. He was competitive in his first four racing on conventional dirt and has had legitimate excuses in his last pair running on the Tapeta surface at Golden Gate Fields. He races off a private trainer change to Dan Morgan, four for his last 16 (25%) with new arrivals.
2nd pick: #1 (Shot in the Dark) (7-2) - Well bred gelding began his career on the tougher So. California circuit. He enters off a second place finish here at this claiming price Dec 6. It was his best so far and he breaks from the ground saving rail.
3rd pick: #7 (Lemon Drop Mousse) (6-1) - Colt raced both wide and evenly here facing a bit tougher Dec 15. Trainer Mark Jensen drops him to a new low and shortens him up a furlong.
4th pick: #5 (Jonathan's Star) (10-1) - Long shot is lightly raced and showed good early speed before tiring here at this tag Dec 6. It was his first start since June 28 and he's worked fast Dec 20. Has a shot at a big price.