Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (EKHLAAS) (5-2) - Well bred colt ships back from Keeneland where he showed nothing as the favorite at this level Oct 29. However, it was his first race in 8-weeks and first away from his New York base. He's run well on this inner-track in the past and has been working sharply since coming back from Kentucky.
2nd pick: #2 (Candid Desire) (4-1) - Veteran finished a closeup third at this condition and trip Nov 16. Beaten just under two lengths, he had some traffic issues while racing wide. He's won twice on the inner-track in the past and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Little Popsie) (3-1) - Speedy colt has been on the sidelines since late April. Working steadily for his return, 4yo is undefeated (3 for 3) on this surface, all at this distance.
4th pick: #4 (Power Nap) (12-1) - Longshot spent the summer in the mid-Atlantic region. NEW gelding has a strong closing kick and he won here at this distance last winter. The faster the pace, the better his chances.