Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BLUE BELT) (3-1) - He chased a gate-to-wire winner here Dec 10 and held gamely to finish a close up third. He's worked fast twice since and trainer Larry Rivelli (23% second time out) has Jose Ortiz aboard for this attempt.
2nd pick: #7 (Mo Focused) (4-1) - Repole home bred tired to finish a pace-setting third when debuting at this level ad distance Nov 27. NEW gelding was bet heavily that day and is training fast for Todd Pletcher (35% second time out).
3rd pick: #4 (Conquest Prankster) (5-1) - Sold privately during the fall, speedy sort ships from Laurel where he's working well above average for his new trainer (Lacey Gaudet). Competitive twice in four starts at this level, colt is a threat with his best.
4th pick: #3 (Blame the Thief) (6-1) - Home bred rallied to finish second Nov 27 while finishing in front of 'Mo Focused'. He worked fast Dec 24 at Belmont and must be left in the mix.