Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (AWESOME MY WAY) (4-1) - He's been sharp here in two straight at this tag and trip. Gelding won here Dec. 7 to clear the 2l condition then missed by a 1/2 length in his first at this 3l level Jan. 11. He has a flexible style and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Our Independence) (3-1) - One-run type had some serious traffic issues last out and did well to finish third at this level and distance Jan. 26. It was his first ever at this low a tag and is a win candidate today with a trouble free trip.
3rd pick: #5 (Very Colorful) (5-1) - He's been at this 3l condition for a long time, but has finished within range in six straight at this $16K tag. Last out he was only a 'head' in back of 'Our Independence' and Javier Castellano is back aboard following a one race absence.
4th pick: #2 (Dubai Bob) (3-1) - Speedy and lightly-raced 7-year-old is seeking his third win in a row. Gelding was an easy wire-to-wire winner here at this tag and trip Jan. 1 as he cleared the 2l condition. Given almost six weeks of rest, he's dangerous at a short price if he holds his form.