Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DELICIOUS) (9-2) - Gelding stretches out after a slow start and a distant third place finish debuting here going 6.5 furlongs Dec. 22. Well bred he's worked since and draws the rail for the second straight time. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (G's Turn) (7-2) - Colt ships from the Fair Grounds where he finished withing range in a pair at this level going just a bit longer. Stretch runner gets the services of Tim Thornton and that's always a plus on this circuit.
3rd pick: #8 (Navy Typist) (5-2) - One of three making their debuts, this son of 'Midnight Lute' sold for $225,000 as a yearling. Trainer Tom Amoss wins at a 19% rate first out and is an amazing 17-for-39 (44%) overall at this meet.
4th pick: #3 (Thrasher) (4-1) - Another making his first start, he's a $75,000 purchase by 'Animal Kingdom'. In steady training since early October, trainer Steve Asmussen is 5-for-11 (45%) at the meet and during the past year he won at a 15% clip with debuting stock.