Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MUSIC TO MY EARS) (3-1) - Speedy 3yo is dropping into a claimer for the first time and is shortening back up in distance. A 400K gelding by 'Goldencents', he draws a fine outside post that will give veteran Aaron Gryder some early options. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Aggressivity) (9-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, he rallied to finish a distant second in a small field (5) going 6.5 furlongs at Santa Anita facing tougher Oct. 26. It was his first start since Dec. 4 and he's dropping back into a claimer and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Truest Reward) (6-1) - He finished second for a $20K tag sprinting at Santa Anita Oct. 11, then tired badly in his follow up facing $50K foes Nov 3. He's worked three times since and a repeat of his effort two back would make him a contender.
4th pick: #2 (Will Dancer) (10-1) - On the sidelines since May 31, he's training steadily for his return and has a ground saving post. Non competitive in his last pair before the layoff, he finished second Feb. 17 at Aqueduct and a repeat of that run could land him a share at a big price.