Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MADELYN'S WILD MAX) (7-2) - Veteran gelding enters off an even effort here Jan. 2 when facing slightly tougher. He had a rough trip between horses and has a solid shot in the bottom level claimer.
2nd pick: #7 (Aikau) (3-1) - He's been competitive in all 12 starts dating back to early April. Speed/stalker finished a very wide fourth here Jan. 2 and was 1.5 lengths in front of 'Madelyn's Wild Max.' He has a much better post and is a strong win candidate
3rd pick: #4 (Outthink'em) (4-1) - Speedy sort has won three of his last four with all of the victories coming at Los Alamitos Race Course. He enters off a career best figure there Dec. 16 and its the highest last out of any entered. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Cinco de Mario) (6-1) - Old timer had some traffic issues here when splitting 'Madelyn's Wild Max' and 'Aikau' Jan. 2. Forced into a wide journey, he can grab a share at a square price.