Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CUSTOM READY) (3-1) - He's stretching back out in distance after tiring to finish fourth at this level and distance Jan 23. Lightly raced gelding had also weakened at this distance Dec 20 but that start came facing much tougher. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (Sailing Jett) (6-1) - Colt pressed the pace and held gamely to finish 3rd here at this tag and trip facing 'open' company Feb 1. It was his first back following a 100-day break and he's a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Elisher) (5-1) - Lightly raced grey gelding moves back in with state breds after tiring late after showing good early speed facing tougher 'open' company at this distance Jan 11. He had finished third in his previous pair at this level and was 3 lengths behind 'Custom Ready' Dec 7. He's a win candidate at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Sir Pokerface) (9-2) - Son of 'Quality Road' ships from the Fair Grounds where he didn't show much in a pair of sprints facing tougher. Away last in both, he drops in class but needs a much better beginning with a very short run to the first turn.