Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (CAN'T STOP KOHEN) (4-1) - He's been competitive in four of his last five since dropping into the claiming ranks. Stalker finished fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths going 6.5 furlongs at this level Dec. 14. Wide that evening after breaking from an outside post (10th of 10) he has the rail for this mile assignment.
2nd pick: #4 (Star Rocket) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he ships from the Fair Grounds where he finished third in a pair as the favorite at this level. He raced evenly without threatening in both, but faces a weaker field in this spot.
3rd pick: #3 (Big Yankee) (15-1) - Longshot raced both wide and evenly here at this level going 6.5 furlongs on a sloppy surface Jan. 11. He draws a better post and was sharp the only other time he ran at this mile distance.
4th pick: #9 (Vox Populi) (3-1) - No-speed type rallied from far back to finish second here going 6.5 furlongs at this tag Jan. 11. He should factor at this longer distance.