Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SARAAB) (3-1) - Colt ships up from Florida where he rallied to finish 2nd at this level going seven furlongs when debuting at Tampa Bay Downs. In the Pletcher barn (32% second time out), he stretches this $700,000 son of 'Tapit' out in distance (29%), and has Jose Ortiz aboard. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Into the Breach) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's finished 2nd in all three starts. The latest came here at this level going two turns on Jan. 14. Stalker is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #7 (Miggsy) (3-1) - Stretch out sprinter is another who has finished 2nd in both starts. $330K colt by 'Hard Spun' is bred for the longer trip, and it's leading trainer Rodriguez and leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. in his corner.
4th pick: #1 (Pollock) (6-1) - Part of an entry with #1a 'Glenrichment,' and both are running. He tired when debuting going seven furlongs at Gulfstream Park Dec. 31 in a race that has produced several next out winners. Blinkers go on, and this $500K colt by 'Tapit' can factor at a square price.