Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (DIXIE WRITER) (8-1) - Long shot raced evenly his first pair here after coming from the So. California circuit. Gelding draws a nice outside post for this 6.5-furlong distance and has a shot at a big price in this weak field.
2nd pick: #8 (Scrap Iron) (15-1) - Another longshot, he ships here from Golden Gate Fields where he ran evenly while having some traffic issues when debuting Nov 20. He has a new trainer (Kevin Eikleberry) and is moving from a synthetic surface to conventional dirt.
3rd pick: #7 (Dana's Fast Ridge) (4-1) - He has some early speed and has been competitive in all four starts. Washington bred has checked in third in both local appearances and is a win candidate.
4th pick: #10 (Waste It Wisely) (3-1) - Arizona bred is dropping to a new low in class. No-speed type has been in over his head and should find this lower class and weaker field more suitable to his talent.