Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ZABAIONE) (9-2) - Home bred has been competitive in six straight starts dating back to last summer at Saratoga. He's finished third in two straight here at this level and was beaten narrowly in each. Strong finisher has the rail and gets the call.
2nd pick: #4 (Beyond the Green) (6-1) - Longshot is stretching out in distance in his second back from an eight month layoff. Generazio home bred finished fourth here in his return going six furlongs Jan 22. He likes this distance 4-1-3-0 and has been competitive in all five starts on this inner-surface.
3rd pick: #2 (Brimstone) (7-2) - Lightly-raced and speedy, he's moving up in class in his first off a J.P. Terranova claim. Gelding went wire-to-wire for a $40K tag Jan 29 and earned a career best figure. A threat right back.
4th pick: #5 (Full of Mine) (3-1) - Unraced since Dec 31, he rallied to finish fourth that day in a $100K stakes here at this distance. Much improved over the past several months of 2015, he's a NEW gelding for this attempt.
5th pick: #6 (Thirst for Glory) (4-1) - Another who has really stepped it up lately, he broke his maiden here Dec 26, then was only a 'neck' behind 'Zabaione' Jan 22. Working well, he should factor but believe he'll be over-bet a bit.