Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (SHANGHAI BILLY) (3-1) - A lightly raced 4yo by the speedy 'Shanghai Bobby', he's taking a big drop in price, draws a good post, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time in a year.
2nd pick: #7 (Moon Juice) (9-2) - An even paced type, he's nibbled at this level many times and enters off an eight-week break and a quick work Jan. 13. I like his post and think he'll be competitive at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Victor's Show) (7-2) - Originally a $200,000 purchase, he's only made three starts, and has a bit of early speed. A 5yo gelding, he's racing for the first time since Oct. 4 and should factor in this weak field.
4th pick: #6 (Pastorelli) (4-1) - He hasn't raced since being 'pulled up' here at this tag and trip Nov. 4. He ran well enough Aug. 23 at Del Mar facing tougher to factor against this group.