Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (KAHRAMANI) (6-5) - The probable favorite, colt switches from turf to dirt and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He missed by a 'neck' when facing tougher on the main track at Belmont Oct. 1. Working fast and trainer Todd Plectcher has won with 27-of-68 (40%) maidens taking this drop over the past 23 months.
2nd pick: #7 (Samurai Warrior) (7-2) - Lots of changes today following his debut Nov. 23. Trainer Rudy Rodriguez (19% second time out) adds both lasix and blinkers. Successful barn also moves him from grass to dirt while dropping him in class. It's noted that Irad Ortiz Jr.s is aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (Seven East) (12-1) - Longshot raced evenly when debuting at this tag going a one-turn mile Nov. 18. He's worked since, has the rail, and think he'll be much sharper in this spot.