Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SUDDEN SAM) (7-2) - Stretch out sprinter has the best early speed and that's a big plus in this small field. He weakened here at this tag going furlongs Jan. 26 but did so after being involved in a front end duel through fast fractions. Can take this group from gate-to-wire.
2nd pick: #3 (Kristi's Copilot) (3-1) - Gelding rated then made a good bid before tiring here in the mud Jan. 13 racing at this level and distance. Once classier type was racing off a two month break and is a win threat in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Xingontothebone) (5-1) - He has the next best speed after 'Sudden Sam' and was just over two lengths in back of 'Kristi's Copilot' last out. Stakes placed earlier in his racing days, he's a threat if able to rate a bit in the initial half-mile.