Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (RED CRESCENT) (3-1) - Veteran moves back in with fellow state breds after finishing 4th in a G3 here facing 'open' company Dec 14. A winner facing similar types in his previous start (Nov 9), his outside post and stalking style give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Squeezadios) (6-1) - This much-improved 4yo was an easy winner here going a mile Dec 22 in his first start since Oct 19 and first as a gelding. Stalker then ran 2nd in his follow up Jan 11 while earning a career-best figure. Think he's a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #5 (Salute With Honor) (7-2) - Very consistent on the all-weather at Woodbine, this lightly raced 6yo has run well on conventional dirt in the past and is 4-1-1-1 on the main track here. He has a flexible style and must be left in the mix.