Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (ROCKET SHIP) (5-1) - Lightly raced gelding moves back to the turf after finishing a close up 4th here going a mile for an $8,500 tag Nov. 30 in an 'off the turf' contest. He had missed by a 'head' on the grass at that same level Oct. 28 and runs today fresh off a claim by Jim Brown. Blinkers are added and I like this one's chances.
2nd pick: #7 (Ohtani) (6-1) - Florida bred moves back to the grass and stretches out in distance after breaking his maiden here going six furlongs on the dirt Nov. 25. He has more tactical speed than most and can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Parking Permit) (3-1) - From the same barn (Jim Brown) as 'Rocket Ship,' he moves back to the grass after an even effort here on the dirt Dec. 7. It was his first race since Aug. 18, and this 3yo clearly prefers the turf. Cal bred must be left in the win mix.