Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (SONG AND A G) (5-2) - He's the main speed of those that have run and enters off a pace-chasing third-place finish here at this tag and trip Jan. 23. Competitive in three of four and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Hidden Data) (3-1) - Well bred gelding ships from the Fair Grounds where he tired badly for a $30K price tag Jan. 19. The move here and a drop in class is warranted as he's now raced poorly in three straight there. Think the change in scenery and facing less talented rivals makes him a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Friend of Dubai) (9-2) - He's lost ground during the stretch run in all six career starts. State-bred finished fourth at the Fair Grounds Jan. 24 and is two best attempts have come here.
4th pick: #1 (Distinct Quality) (7-2) - One of two making their debuts, Florida bred is by G1 sprint winner 'Big Drama' and is from a top barn (Bob Diodoro). Trainer wins at a 15% rate first out and this gelding need not be anything special to factor against this group.