Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (LIL COMMISSIONER) (2-1) - He's won two in a row for trainer Jorge Navarro, who has been off to a very slow start at this meet. Traditionally one of the leaders here every year, this 4yo has the best early speed, and has been working fast for his first since Nov. 14. I give him a slight edge here.
2nd pick: #6 (Squeezadios) (5-1) - One of two entered by Terri Pompay, and the pair race as separate betting interests. Freshened up since Oct. 19, NEW gelding has a pair of quick local back-to-back works heading into this assignment, draws a nice outside post, and has finished 2nd in both previous attempts at this mile distance.
3rd pick: #5 (Winking At The Dude) (5-2) - The second of the pair from trainer Terri Pompay, stretch runner rallied to finish 2nd at this level going two-turns Oct. 23. 4yo had checked in 4th here at this distance facing first-level allowance foes Sept. 22 and is working fast for today's attempt.
4th pick: #3 (Empire Power) (7-2) - Colt stretches out a furlong and drops in class after finishing a surprise 2nd at 27-1 in the Claiming Crown Rapid Transit Stakes going seven furlongs here Dec. 7. 4yo likes this trip (8-2-3-2) and must be left in the mix.