Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DREW TEMPO) (6-1) - He raced evenly here at this tag and trip Dec. 22 while finishing behind several of today's rivals. Colt had a tough post that day (10 of 10) and moves to the rail for this attempt. Think he can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Biermann) (3-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he rallied to finish second here at this claiming price and distance Dec. 22. He defeated several of today's foes hat night and is clearly improving. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Kubo Cat) (5-1) - Lightly raced and even paced in his last three starts, He was 2.5 lengths behind 'Bierman' Dec. 22 while in front of 'Drew Tempo'. He has a poor post and must do better in this spot as a wide trip may be in the cards.
4th pick: #4 (Galiamo) (6-1) - This well-bred gelding ships from the Fair Grounds where he's shown nothing in a pair of starts facing much tougher, one each on turf and dirt. Trainer Glenn Delahoussaye drops him way down in class and has leading rider Tim Thornton aboard and whatever ability this 3yo has should come out against this group.