Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (POINTMAN) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he's finished second in five of his last seven starts and has done so here in all three local starts, each at this $10K claiming price. Leading rider Tim Thornton stays aboard and this 4yo gelding by 'Bodemeister' will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #10 (Toga) (5-1) - Very lightly raced, he's been freshened up since Nov. 30 when he finished a very distant third here at this tag. Well bred 5yo should factor against this group.
3rd pick: #2 (Dyna Ghost) (9-2) - Regally bred 5yo is making only his 4th start so he obviously has some serious physical issues. A son of 'Ghostzapper', he raced evenly while never involved going 6.5 furlongs here at this tag Dec. 20. It was his first since July 6 and he's back on a short turnaround and Diego Saenz stays aboard. This runner should show whatever he has in tonight's finale.
4th pick: #1 (Private Reality) (15-1) - Longshot is making career start #28 in search of his maiden win. He has no early speed but has rallied for minor awards in half of his ten local attempts. The 6yo may do that again this evening.