Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PREPPER) (5-2) - Gelding is lightly-raced and working above average for his first start since Oct 16. $105K 3-year-old by 'Majestic Warrior' finished second last out at Belmont racing at this level and distance. He has early speed and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Richie's Rich) (15-1) - Long shot moves back up in class after an even fourth-place finish for a $40,000 price tag Nov 25. It was his first race since April 17 and he was claimed out of it by veteran Ed Barker. Three-year-old has been competitive at this special weight level in the past and stalker is dangerous at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (Ideal Quality) (10-1) - Well bred colt is another moving back up in class following a claim. Son of 'Elusive Quality' finished an even fourth as a heavy favorite Nov 5 going a mile for a $40K tag. Claimed that day by Danny Gargan, he has him facing tougher while cutting back in distance. Four-year-old was formerly in the Pletcher barn.
4th pick: #3 (Amoral) (4-1) - One of two making belated debuts, son of 'Scat Daddy' cost $270,000 and is in the barn of Kiaran McLaughlin (23% first out). Working steadily and it's noted that Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard. The trainer/jockey combo has won at a solid 32% rate when teamed up over the past 23 months.