Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CAELIFERA) (10-1) - Lightly-raced grey gelding is dropping down in class after showing good early speed here Jan 9 facing tougher. Colt also had a tough post that day (11th of 12) and is breaking just off the rail. Has a solid shot at a big price.
2nd pick: #4 (Laugh Love Live) (9-2) - Debuting 3-year-old is by the fleet 'D'Funnybone' and is from a better than average first out barn of Dom Schettino (19%). He was training fast at Saratoga last summer before having a gap in his drills. Can factor if ready.
3rd pick: #7 (Take a Bite) (3-1) - Gelding by 'Posse' enters off a second-place finish here at this level and distance Dec 26. He pressed the pace and held done the place spot to a 'much the best' winner. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Big Bad Benny) (5-1) - 'Benny' has a speed/stalking style and has been competitive in three of four starts at this level. Home bred had a swift four-furlong breeze Jan 29 at Belmont.