Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (GEM OF A GUY) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he chased before tiring when debuting facing much tougher at Los Alamitos Dec. 9. Trainer Peter Miller (17% second time out) drops him into a claimer while adding blinkers. Colt by 'Gemologist' should break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #6 (Lighthouse Boogie) (8-1) - One of six making their debuts, gelding is from the barn of veteran Art Sherman (trainer of 'California Chrome') and has been in steady training at Los Alamitos. Can factor if ready.
3rd pick: #2 (Imagineiamfastest) (6-1) - Another making his debut, he's from a good claiming barn (Jack Carava) that doesn't deal with many maidens. In steady training here since early October, he has a fine speed rider in Marty Pedroza aboard.
4th pick: #7 (Pure Moment) (4-1) - Colt worked a near bullet half-mile from the gate here Jan. 3. In a good barn (Jeff Bonde), colt can impact if that a.m. drill is repeatable in 'live' action.