Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BLACKOUT) (5-2) - This french import ships back from Golden Gate Fields where he finished a close up 3rd at this level in a five-furlong grass sprint Jan. 4. He was an easy winner here at this distance facing weaker Oct. 25 in his first race in two months and first off a private switch to Peter Miller. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Little Juanito) (2-1) - He's gone 8-2-2-2 since switching to the turf and has gone 4-1-2-1 since coming off a 6 1/2 month layoff Aug. 4. A 5yo by 'Exchange Rate,' his stalking style and inside post make him a win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Eric the Trojan) (3-1) - This veteran has no early speed, but almost always makes a late charge. He was only a 'nose' behind 'Little Juanito' at Del Mar Nov. 23 and had exchanged decisions with him in his previous pair.