Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DOMINANT DON) (8-1) - He raced evenly while between horses when debuting here at this tag Oct 20. Claimed that afternoon by John Sadler (20% of the claim), he worked him five times here during December and think he has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Sawbuck) (6-1) - Also from the barn of John Sadler, Calif. bred has finished 3rd in four straight with two of those coming here. Stalker is racing 2nd back of an 11.5 month layoff and looks set for a big effort.
3rd pick: #2 (Towards the Light) (7-2) - Gelding is taking the big drop into claimers for the first time. Lightly raced 4yo tired here facing tougher going 6.5 furlongs on the turf Oct 29 and has been freshened up since. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #9 (Cats Blame) (5-1) - Even paced sort drops to a new low in his first since Nov 18. He's been competitive here on the dirt facing tougher and should be rallying late. However, his outside post and lack of early speed may limit him to a minor award.