Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BRIMSTONE) (7-2) - Very lightly-raced, he's dropping down in class and is racing with Lasix added. He tired badly here on a muddy surface Dec 30 and I don't believe he cared for the footing. An impressive maiden winner in his previous start, he still has room for upside.
2nd pick: #6 (Tasunke Witco) (2-1) - Colt ships from Laurel where he rallied to miss by a 'neck' in a three horse win photo going a one-turn mile Dec 19. Trainer Tony Dutrow drops him into a claimer for the first time in his NYRA debut.
3rd pick: #3 (Union River) (5-1) - Well bred colt moves up in class after finishing second here for a $25K tag Jan 1. Claimed that day by Gary Sciacca, the winner of his latest came right back to take another. Can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Rare Eagle) (3-1) - No-speed type has been idle since Aug 20. Strong finisher is the type that can 'run all day' and his connections drop him into a claimer for the first time. A stretch threat if ready, he would love a fast/and or contested pace to develop.