Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (CONTROL GROUP) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he has good early speed, drops in class, and stretches back out in distance. Colt has been competitive in all four starts and will be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (The Great Samurai) (9-2) - He's finished second in three of his last four and did so here at this level and distance Dec. 16. In shape, working well, and Irad Ortiz Jr. stays aboard.
3rd pick: #5 (Undercover Agent) (7-2) - Lightly-raced, he's been on the sidelines since Dec. 1. He finished second that day facing weaker and has been working fine since. Dangerous if he moves forward a bit.
4th pick: #7 (Dynamax Prime) (4-1) - Blinkers go on as he drops in class and switches from grass to dirt. Working fast for his first in almost two months and he must be left in the mix.