Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (THE MOMENT IS NOW) (7-2) - He's finished second here in both starts at this price tag and was beaten just under a length in both. One-run type gets a slight edge in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #2 (Victor Lounge) (9-2) - Irish import races first off a Dan Gargan claim. He's had excuses in his last pair, is working fast, and blinkers go on. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione has won with 5-of-8 (63%) when teamed up with Gargan at this meet.
3rd pick: #9 (The Robert) (12-1) - Longshot drops into a claimer following a pair of even efforts at this meet facing tougher. Trainer Ed Kenneally has won with 6-of-15 (40%) taking this particular drop and colt has been working fast.
4th pick: #12 (Linburgh's Kitten) (5-1) - NEW gelding has been idle since late October. He has early speed, fits with his best, and is dangerous if able to avoid a wide trip.
5th pick: #10 (Village Express) (6-1) - From the Pletcher barn, colt tired on the dirt here at this tag Jan. 19 and is switching back to the turf. Lightly raced, he has John Velazquez back on the re-ride.