Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ALEX AUTUMN RIVER) (2-1) - Expensive ($130,000) 3-year-old was away slowly and was never involved when debuting at the Fair Grounds going a mile facing much tougher Dec. 15. He runs off a private trainer change to Terry Vance and he drops him way down in class while cutting him back in distance. It's a suspicious drop and he may scratch. The top selection if he runs.
2nd pick: #9 (Flashy Image) (5-2) - Stretch runner raced evenly when beaten 6 lengths here for twice this claiming price Dec. 22. Competitive in his previous pair, he's dropping to a new low while shortening up in distance.
3rd pick: #4 (Mister Ander) (20-1) - Longshot was very wide in his latest and tired around the far turn. Well bred, he draws a better post and his early speed could land him a share at a very big price.
4th pick: #8 (Maceo Rojo) (12-1) - Gelding tired after dueling for the lead here when debuting for twice this tag Dec. 16. Capable barn (Sarah Delany) drops him down and this 3-year-old has plenty of room for upside.