Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (SEA OF LIBERTY) (2-1) - He had some traffic issues when finishing 3rd of eight, missing by two lengths here at this level and distance Jan. 4. It was his second start back following a nine-month layoff, and he's now been competitive in all three attempts on the grass. I give him a slight edge in this one.
2nd pick: #2 (Fravel) (3-1) - Even paced type had a wide trip last out when missing by 3.5 lengths here at this level and distance Jan. 4. He was 1.5 lengths behind 'Sea of Liberty,' draws a better post here, and he worked fast Feb. 1. An obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Watch the Dip) (6-1) - Reddam home bred raced both wide and evenly when finishing 5th of seven, beaten 4.5 lengths sprinting at this level in his debut just 10 days ago. Trainer Doug O'Neill stretches him out on the quick turnaround, and this 4yo draws a ground saving post.
4th pick: #3 (Bud Knight) (9-2) - He's finished withing a reasonable range in three straight at this level and distance. Home bred fits, gets a big rider upgrade to Flavien Prat, and must be left in the mix.