Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (IDENTIFER) (2-1) - He's finished second in both starts each at this level going a two-turn mile. Latest came at Gulfstream Park West Nov. 17 and this colt has breezed at the Palm Meadows Training Center three times since. Speed/stalker breaks just off the rail and gets a slight edge in a contest where you should box your bets as there are several well-bred and expensive horses from good barns entered.
2nd pick: #6 (Whata Show Off) (9-2) - Colt ships from Kentucky where he finished second of 11, beaten a 1/2 length Nov 17 at Churchill Downs at this 8.5-furlong distance. $160,000 son of 'Distorted Humor' is training fast and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Bundibunan) (4-1) - He's been competitive in both starts and has done so despite breaking slowly in each. Home bred by 'Ghostzapper' has caught 'off' tracks in that pair and is dangerous today with a better beginning.
4th pick: #7 (Come On Gerry) (12-1) - Well backed when debuting at Churchill Downs going 7 furlongs Nov. 17, he showed good early speed before tiring during the stretch run. Trainer Dale Romans ( 18% second time out) has this $335,000 son of 'Elusive Quality' working very fast locally and think he'll be competitive at a big price.