Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (VINNIE VAN GO) (8-5) - He was the fields only main-track-only entrant and his connections get there wish. Speed/stalker moves up in class after winning here going 6 furlongs for a $12,500 price tag Dec. 4. 3yo has an excellent record 4-2-2-0 on 'off' tracks and gets top billing.
2nd pick: #1 (R Boy Bode) (4-1) - This 3yo gelding was an easy winner sprinting on the grass for a $35K tag Nov 22 and his connections leave him in this 'off the turf' contest. Speed/stalker has shown that he can handle the mud and and he breaks from the rail in this small field.
3rd pick: #7 (Cryogenic) (5-2) - Grey colt takes a big drop while moving back to the main track. One-run type won an 'off the turf' contest here at this level July 31 which was run on a surface labeled Fast. Stretch runner must be left in the mix.