Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (MOUNTAIN DANCE) (5-1) - Price play finished a very wide 4th of 9, beaten just over 2 lengths here facing $5000 claimers Dec 7. It was his first start since April 7 when he was claimed by Jamey Thomas. Bet down to favoritism in his return, blinkers are added and he's given a rider upgrade.
2nd pick: #7 (Molaf) (3-1) - Very wide here Dec 1 facing $12,500 claimers, he tired to lose by just over 10 lengths. 4yo was much sharper in his previous pair facing much tougher, he's a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #8 (Tim's Buddy) (5-2) - 'Tim' has fine early speed and a nice outside post to use it from. He's been competitive in three of his last four facing tougher and is in the win mix as he drops down to today's $8000 price tag for the first time.
4th pick: #2 (Legally Gray) (6-1) - Grey gelding missed by just under a length here for a $5,000 tag Dec 7. He was 1.5 in front of the come-backing 'Mountain Dance' and is capable of getting a share with a bit of improvement.