Bet this race at Top pick: #7 (Sy Dog) (7-2) - This track has one of the longest home stretches in North American racing (1,235 feet). No matter, though, as it's been three races and three wins for Sy Dog in six months. The last two were at this 1 1/16-mile distance, taking the Transylvania and the Central Park despite a four-month layoff and rainy conditions the last time out. In addition, Sy Dog raced at the back of the field and to the inside before an impressive late burst.
2nd pick: #2 (Main Event) (5-1) - It's been a strong year for Main Event with one second-place finish and two wins at the Cutler Bay Stakes and a Maiden Special Weight. Main Event also finished second at the Palm Beach Stakes at 1 1/16 miles. The Cutler Bay Stakes was just four weeks ago, and Main Event led throughout, drawing clear in the final furlong.
3rd pick: #4 (Red Danger) (10-1) - Over eight races, Red Danger has three wins and two second-place finishes. This horse ran second the last time out at the Cutler Bay Stakes on a one-mile turf course. In December, Red Danger won the Pulpit Stakes at one-mile one turf as a 4-5 favorite. The horse settled in mid-pack before making a sweeping move on the turn in the home stretch to set up a winning stretch drive.