Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SIR DUDLEY DIGGES) (4-1) - He's moving back to the grass after a distant 3rd place finish here at this level Jan 15 in a contest that was moved 'off the turf'. He had finished 3rd here on the turf in his previous start and earned the highest 'figure' any of these has reached. Speed/stalker gets the edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Grand Nenuco) (6-1) - $300,000 son of 'Lookin At Lucky' missed by a 'neck' here at this level Jan 9. A career best, it was his first ever on the grass. Can factor with a repeat of it.
3rd pick: #4 (Arctic Joy) (6-1) - Son of 'Kitten's Joy' was beaten a 1/2 length racing here at this level and distance Dec 31. He has more early speed than most, draws a good post, and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #7 (Classy O'Prado) (1`5-1) - Longshot has been on the sidelines since Nov 1. He has some speed and has drawn tough outside posts in 2 of his 3 start on the grass. Working fast at Palm Meadows and he can impact at a very big price.
5th pick: #10 (Abbot) (10-1) - Bred for the grass, he raced evenly in a pair of dirt sprints last summer on the NYRA circuit. Working fast at Payson Park, trainer Chris Clement moves him to the turf, stretches him out in distance, and adds Lasix. He has positive numbers in all those categories.