Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (STORM THE SHORE) (2-1) - He set the pace and held to finish 2nd here at this tag going six furlongs Jan. 26. It was his first ever at this $20,000 claiming price and his second since coming to Aqueduct from the So. California circuit. He'll be tough if able to get an early lead.
2nd pick: #4 (Acoustic) (3-1) - Tough call on this one. Well bred grey gelding tired badly here going a mile facing a bit tougher Jan. 6. It was his first since Aug. 22 and first for leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez. He most likely needed the start. He drops him down, and the local top jock Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Fielding Gold) (4-1) - Long time maiden has finished 2nd in two straight at this distance. Stalker has the rail and earned a career best figure last out. Must be left in the mix.