Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (GAMBIT) (5-2) - Home bred has been competitive in five straight, and he missed by a 'head' here at this tag and trip Jan. 19. It matched his best figure, which came last April at Keeneland, and I give him a slight edge in this one.
2nd pick: #6 (Dardanellos) (5-1) - He's been on the sidelines since being 'vanned off' after being injured facing tougher here Aug. 15. Gelding has a fine series of works showing for his return and had been competitive in three of five before the layoff. He's a threat if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Vinestone) (7-2) - Lightly raced 4yo has traded decisions with 'Gambit' in his last pair. This stalker was four lengths ahead of him sprinting here Dec. 27, then was 2.5 behind at this distance Jan. 19. In the mix.