Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CITY FLYER) (3-1) - He rallied while wide to finish 4th of 14, beaten just under two lengths racing here at this level going 7.5 furlongs Jan. 9th. It was his first race in three months, and he's worked three times since at Palm Meadows. All of those have been above average, and he's bred to like the additional furlong he travels this afternoon.
2nd pick: #7 (Never So Few) (5-2) - Irish bred raced both wide and evenly after breaking from a difficult outside post (13th of 13) when debuting here Jan. 2nd. Trainer Todd Pletcher (26% second time out) has worked him four times since that initial effort over the deep surface at Palm Beach Downs. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Viva La Kid) (8-1) - Colt raced evenly here on the dirt at this level and distance Jan. 9th. It was his first since he rallied to finish 2nd when debuting on the Philly Park main track Nov. 22nd. Capable barn (John Servis) moves him to the grass, and he's bred ('Lemon Drop Kid') to like the turf.
4th pick: #9 (Dark Gemini) (15-1) - Lasix is added to Irish bred who is the type that can 'run all day.' Even paced in all four starts, he's already run at this demanding trip on the grass, and was only beaten 5.5 lengths. His final time was sharp, and he has a shot at a big price.
5th pick: #6 (Tizn't a Saint) (10-1) - He tired badly when debuting here at this level going a mile on the grass Dec. 31st. Bred to be a good runner, trainer Tom Albertrani has worked him four times since, and adds Lasix to this home bred by 'Tiznow.'