Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1a (DATA DRIVEN) (5-2) - He's part on a Dave Jacobson trained entry and is coupled with # 1 Alright Alright. Strong finisher missed by a 1/2 length here at this level and distance and can take this with a minor step forward.
2nd pick: #2 (Cause for Surprise) (4-1) - Consistent sort tired while wide Dec 17 and was 7-lengths behind 'Data Driven'. He had finished second in his previous start and draws a good post fr his speed/stalking tactics.
3rd pick: #5 (Kohlase) (8-1) - From trainer Rudy Rodriguez (17 for 56 {30%}) at the meet, this well bred 5yo is lightly raced and improving. He finished third here at this level and distance Nov 26 in his first facing winners.
4th pick: #4 (Gorgeous Charli) (3-1) - The main speed, he's moving up in class looking for his fourth in a row. He won here at this trip Dec 8 facing weaker, but is still dangerous despite moving up in class.