Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (JIMBARAN BAY) (4-1) - Good barn (Wade Rarick) is shortening him up in distance after a pair of competitive efforts going a mile. He had some promise earlier in his career and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Listo Warrior) (7-2) - On the sidelines since Oct 4, 3-year-old is racing off a trainer change to Sandi Gann who is four for her last 15 with new arrivals. Working fine, he fits with his best if ready. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Noble Mojave) (8-1) - Lightly-raced gelding ships in from Golden Gate Fields. He has a new trainer (Manny Ortiz) and he drops him in class, shortens him up in distance, and has him on real dirt for the first time.
4th pick: #12 (Wolf Pond Jack) (4-1) - Louisiana bred raced evenly to finish third when debuting here at this level going five furlongs Dec 8. He broke slowly that afternoon and is stretching out in distance for his second appearance. In the mix.