Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (GEAUX METS) (2-1) - Consistent grey gelding was a winner here at this level and distance Dec 31 in his second off a Rudy Rodriguez claim. Stalker draws outside of the main speed types and is the choice to take another.
2nd pick: #6 (Doctor Dempsey) (5-2) - Very lightly-raced, 6-year-old is making only his fourth lifetime start. He finished a pace-setting second here at this level Dec 6 in his first start in 18 months. Working steadily. speedy gelding is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (True Bet) (10-1) - He has a speed/stalking style and tries hard every time out. 4-year-old was two lengths behind 'Doctor Dempsey' Dec 6, and three back of 'Geaux Mets' Dec 31. In shape and he has a nice post.
4th pick: #1 (Cuantos) (12-1) - Speedy sort tired badly after breaking from the 11 post in the same Dec 6 race that saw 'Doctor Dempsey' finish second. 5-year-old moves to the rail, is working very fast, and could be in this from start-to-finish at a big price.