Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (PERSONAL TIME) (2-1) - Phipps home bred rallied to finish 2nd here at this level going a mile Jan. 27. Son of 'Malibu Moon' is working fast at Payson Park, has the rail, and is trying a two-turn distance for the first time. He gets a slight edge today.
2nd pick: #2 (Country Squire) (3-1) - Speedy colt tired to finish 4th after chasing a quick pace here at this level and distance Feb. 10. Only his second start, it was his first since debuting July 27 at Saratoga. In the Pletcher barn, son of 'Stay Thirsty' is a serious threat to go wire-to-wire.
3rd pick: #6 (Rare Form) (6-1) - On the sidelines since Nov. 25, he was competitive in both starts last fall, one each on dirt and turf. Grey colt cost $450,000, and this son of 'The Factor' can factor if ready.
4th pick: #5 (Eclipsed Moon) (10-1) - No speed type showed some ability last summer/fall, but was too far back in most of his starts before rallying. Unraced since Nov. 8, he's working fast at Payson Park, and this $400K colt by 'Malibu Moon' may grab a minor award at a big price if ready.