Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (MOTOWN MEN) (7-2) - Speedy sort tired here facing tougher Jan 9. It was his first since Oct 24 and he's worked fast since. Trainer Ted West drops him way down and this veteran has beaten better many times in the past.
2nd pick: #6 (A Colt Following) (3-1) - Trainer Bill Spawr has been sharp at this meet (6 for 16) and he moves this 4-year-old up in class. Gelding won here for a $22,500 tag Jan 2 in his second off a claim. He's worked twice since, has a flexible style, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Derby Glass) (5-1) - Strong finisher was a sharp winner for a $22,500 tag Nov 19 at Del Mar. Claimed that day by Vic Garcia, he has him working steadily and moves him back up in class.
4th pick: #1 (No Problem) (8-1) - Lightly-raced, he was a stakes winner as a 2-year-old back in 2014. Racing evenly since, 4-year-old is dropping to a new low, switches from turf to dirt, and stretches out in distance. It's of interest that Bejarano is aboard this long shot.