Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DIRT IN YOUR FACE) (8-5) - NEW gelding has been on the sidelines since Nov 21. He chased the pace that day before weakening to check in fourth of eight, beaten four lengths racing at this tag and distance at Del Mar. Working well for his return and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Upbeat Tempo) (5-2) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's been competitive in three straight since dropping down to this $20K claiming price. He's racing third back off a six month layoff and is stretching back out in distance.
3rd pick: #2 (Spirit World) (2-1) - He's racing first off a Jeff Mullins claim. Stalker is running with blinkers on and is stretching out around two-turns for the first time. Barn does well (21%) on the distance increase and I believe he'll be involved from gate-to-wire.