Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (NOT THAT BRADY) (8-5) - He enters off a very impressive maiden win Dec. 8. Racing here going a mile, gelding by 'Big Brown' broke on top, set fast fractions, and increased his lead at every pole to score by just over 11 lengths while completing the distance in 1:38.40. Anything near that performance wins this.
2nd pick: #3 (Southern King) (4-1) - Son of Kentucky Derby winner 'Animal Kingdom' also broke his maiden here at this trip Nov. 15. Sold privately following that win, he moved to the barn of Todd Pletcher. Colt finished 3rd in his first for the new connections Dec. 9, earned his best figure to date, and should like this nine furlong distance.
3rd pick: #1 (Pipes) (8-1) - Colt has been freshened up since finishing 2nd here facing 'open' company going a mile Nov. 11. $115,000 son of 'Exchange Rate' has the rail, is working steadily, and think he'll be competitive at a square price.