Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DOWNSIDE UP) (3-1) - He's yet to finish worse than fourth in seven career appearances. Stalker has just missed in his last pair, both since dropping down to this claiming price. He has the rail, is in shape, and runs with blinkers off.
2nd pick: #2 (We Go Now) (5-2) - Heavily bet Nov 27 at Del Mar he stumbled at the start and unseated his rider. William's home bred has early speed and is brought back quickly by trainer Clif Sise Jr. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Yodeler's Way) (7-2) - Speedy home bred has been involved from start-to-finish in both attempts at this $30K claiming price. He was only 2-lengths behind 'Downside UP' last out and had to be sent hard from his inside post. The move off the rail makes him dangerous.
4th pick: #9 (Rainbow Squall) (12-1) - He's shown nothing in both starts facing tougher. $87,000 purchase is taking the big drop into claimers for the first time and gelding by 'City Zip' does so with blinkers on. May be competitive at a big price.