Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SAYYAAF) (3-1) - Lightly raced Shadwell home bred was a visually impressive winner here going a mile in a first-level allowance Dec. 14. It was his second start back following a two month break, and trainer Chad Brown has breezed him three times this month at the Palm Meadows Center. Speedy sort has the rail, and I think he can win right back.
2nd pick: #7 (Hay Dakota) (7-2) - Veteran ships from New York where he was never involved following a very poor break facing optional-$62K claimers/N2X foes Nov. 9 at Aqueduct. Old timer has an outstanding overall record on the grass (29-8-5-6) and is nicely spotted today by the high percentage Jay Servis. Dangerous today.
3rd pick: #9 (Sombeyay) (9-2) - On the sidelines since Aug. 2, this stakes winner from the Pletcher barn just turned 4yos old and is facing older rivals for the first time. Speed/stalker missed by a 'head' in a G2 at Saratoga before the layoff and has been working fast at Palm Beach Downs for his return. He's a major force if ready.