Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (FROM THE DISTANCE) (3-1) - The speedy gelding is dropping down to a new low after finishing a pace-setting third going 6.5 furlongs Nov. 17 at Del Mar for a $14,000 price tag. He has the rail, shortens up a furlong, and can take this with an alert beginning.
2nd pick: #7 (Love Your Life) (4-1) - Consistent sort enters in good form racing at shorter distances here on the night programs. However, he's been very sharp at this tag and distance in the past and is a major threat this afternoon.
3rd pick: #2 (Michael Mundo) (9-2) - 'Michael' was an easy gate-to-wire winner Oct. 6 at Santa Anita for twice this tag going 6 furlongs. It was his 5th competitive effort in his last 6 attempts but tired in his latest (Oct. 27) facing tougher. He breaks just off the rail and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Master Ruler) (7-2) - Gelding tired at Del Mar Nov 16 facing tougher in his first since July 19. Speedy sort drops to a new low and is nicely spotted on a quick turnaround (22 days).