Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (TIZWONDERFULCREEK) (2-1) - He's disappointed in both starts at the meet but has faced tougher fields in both. Stalker had some traffic issues in his latest and leading trainer Bob Diodoro is in his corner.
2nd pick: #8 (Leartes) (6-1) - He rallied mildly to finish a distant third here at this level and distance Dec. 12. It was his first race in 11 months and was his first at Turf Paradise. Fits with his best but Mexican bred needs to step it up.
3rd pick: #6 (Navajo Code Talker) (5-1) - Even-paced type has blinkers added for this attempt. He's finished within a reasonable range in all three at this meet and should be competitive in this spot.