Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (NEVER HAVE I EVER) (5-1) - He was an easy debut winner here at this distance for a $25,000 price tag Jan 4. Claimed that day by leading trainer Jorge Navarro (21% following the barn change), he has this gelding working fast at Palm Meadows and think he has a shot at a mild upset.
2nd pick: #4 (Yes I Am Free) (2-1) - Another that won his debut, it came here at this distance Jan 17. He broke running from his rail post, set a quick and pressured pace, then dug down for something extra to prevail by almost a length. An obvious contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Standup) (3-1) - Maiden from the Pletcher barn rallied strongly to miss by just under a length to 'Standup' when debuting here Jan 17. Trainer wins at a 28% clip 2nd time out and this $280,000 purchase would be no surprise.