It's out with the old (Rafael Bejarano) and in with the new (Mike Smith) for Game On Dude in the Native Diver

Trainer Bob Baffert gets another chance to hit the re-set button on Game On Dude. After using jockey Rafael Bejarano aboard Game On Dude in the Breeders' Cup Classic (placing a disappointing seventh), Baffert switches to famed jockey Mike Smith. The switch makes one wonder whether the recently retired Chantal Sutherland was the best jockey for Game On Dude afterall.

The Native Diver Handicap is a Grade 3 race for three-year-olds and up. The purse is $250,000. The race is slated for 5:01 p.m. EST, Saturday, December 1, at Betfair Hollywood Park.

With the Native Diver slated as the fourth race, that leaves it out of the Pick Six on the Hollywood 10-race card. Smart move with Dude On Dude as the heavy favorite in just the five-horse field.

PP Horse, A/S, Jockey, weight, Trainer, ML
1 Game On Dude, 5/G, M E Smith, 124, B Baffert 3-5
2 Richard's Kid, 7/H, R Bejarano, 119, D F O'Neill 3-1
3 Make Music for Me, 5/H, T Baze, 117, A Barba 15-1
4 Nonios, 3/C, M A Pedroza, 119, J Hollendorfer 5-1
5 Kettle Corn, 5/H G K Gomez, 119, J W Sadler 5-1

Headlines:
Brisnet: Game on Dude looks tough to catch in Native Diver
DRF: Nonios faces tough task in Native Diver
isportsweb.com: 2012 Native Diver Handicap Preview
Bloodhorse: Game On Dude Draws Rail for Native Diver
TrackSideView: Game On Dude will try again in Native Diver

Here's the 2011 Native Diver Handicap. Spoiler alert: Race won by Kettle Corn.