Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BERTRANE) (7-2) - Strong finisher makes his local debut after racing 18 times on the No. California circuit. He's best on the grass and runs off a trainer change to Mike Chambers (20 for 61, 33%) with new arrivals. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Cyber Star) (4-1) - He's dropping down after finishing 2nd of six, beaten just under a length racing here for a $15K tag at this 2l condition Nov. 30th. Speedy sort is brought back quickly by trainer Jose Silva and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Wilder Days) (3-1) - His career turned around when owner/trainer Bill Mehok switched him to the grass here last February. Gelding is racing second back off almost a seven-month layoff, and he was competitive in his return Nov. 22nd.
4th pick: #9 (Trouble'smyname) (6-1) - Stalker missed by less than a length after 'bobbling' at the break here Nov. 22nd. He was a 'head' better than 'Wilder Days' that afternoon, and a repeat of that effort makes him a threat.