Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (TIMBER GHOST) (5-2) - A lightly raced and talented home bred by 'Ghostzapper,' he's working fast at the Palm Meadows Center for his first start since Nov. 21. He finished 2nd that day at this level going 6.5 furlongs at Aqueduct after winning his previous pair. He takes this if ready, but make sure you box your bets with him.
2nd pick: #1 (Impact Player) (3-1) - Expensive ($350,000) 4yo by 'City Zip,' he rallied strongly to miss by a head here at this level and distance Jan. 20. It was his first race in 10 months, and he's been working fast since at Palm Beach Downs. In the Pletcher barn, he's an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Will's Pioneer) (6-1) - Well bred 4yo is very fast from the gate and runs today off a trainer change to Jorge Navarro. He wins at a 27% rate with new arrivals, is leading the standings at this meet, and this 4yo has some impressive works on view at Gulfstream Park West (the old Calder facility). This son of 'Pioneer of the Nile' is dangerous at a square price.