Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (JAPHIR) (4-1) - Well bred colt is racing first off a Dave Jacobson claim (17%) and a subsequent seven-week break. 3yo son of 'Giant's Causeway' rallied to finish 2nd going longer for a $25K tag the day he changed barns and gets a slight edge here.
2nd pick: #2 (Congrats Kid) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he has early speed, and is breaking from the rail. He's been competitive in three of five starts when sprinting in claimers, and trainer Steve Asmussen has Javier Castellano aboard for this attempt. The pair have won with nine of 30 (30%) when teamed up over the past 16 months.
3rd pick: #6 (Strong Dude) (7-2) - The field's most experienced maiden, speed/stalker has picked-up minor awards in five of seven starts when racing on the dirt. Fits with this group and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #10 (Too Wild to Repent) (10-1) - One run type is almost 4.5 yrs old and is what he is. Capable of getting a small slice, he's racing without blinkers for the first time since his debut. His trainer (Mike Miceli) is two for two at this meet following a very long winless streak.