Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HANDSOME MICHAEL) (5-2) - 'Michael' is dropping down to a new low after tiring late to finish 4th going a mile for an $80K price tag Nov 22 at Del Mar. It was his first ever on the dirt, a positive effort, and along with a big plunge in value, he's shortening back up to a sprint.
2nd pick: #5 (Shootin Money) (4-1) - He tired after pressing a quick pace while between horses going 5.5 furlongs for a $50K tag Dec 12 at Los Alamitos. Colt had finished 2nd this level in his previous sprint Nov 29 at Del Mar and is a win candidate in this sot.
3rd pick: #1 (Taco Waco) (5-1) - Lightly raced colt is one of two entered by Victor Garcia. He tired to finish 5th going a mile at this tag Nov 30 at Del Mar and will be sprinting for the first time. He has the rail, Joel Rosario aboard, and he worked fast here Dec 15.