Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BOND VIGILANTE) (3-1) - Speedy veteran is seeking his third straight score. Seven-year-old won here for a $32,000 claiming price Dec. 14. Claimed that day by Chris Englehart, hard hitter won right back at this level and distance Dec. 31. Trainer is having a strong meet at 10-for-42 (24%) and this New York bred can take another if he holds his form.
2nd pick: #1 (Will Did It) (5-1) - Well bred 5-year-old has really stepped up his game since being claimed for $40K last August at Saratoga by Dave Jacobson. He's gone 6-3-2-1 since then and has finished second here in two straight at this level. Stretch runner has the rail and is major factor.
3rd pick: #5 (Ostrolenka) (7-2) - Another New York bred, he's dropping in class in his third back from an eight week break. Working fine for his first since Nov. 11, a fast and/or contested pace would greatly aid his chances.
4th pick: #2 (Still Krz) (8-1) - Speed/stalker moves way up in class for this attempt. Claimed for $20K by Jay Servis July 31 at Saratoga, he's gone 3-1-2-0 since the barn switch. In career best for, Servis is 22-5-6-3 at this meet and it's noted that Irad Ortiz Jr. is back on the re-ride.