Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (JAI BLUE) (5-2) - One of two entered with more than one win, he's been competitive in three of four starts since blinkers were added Sept. 16. Stalker won here at this $12,500 price tag Dec. 22 going 6 furlongs and stretches out and finished second at this 7 furlong trip at Philly Park in his previous attempt (Nov. 6).
2nd pick: #2 (McManaman) (6-1) - He tired last out while wide and finished far back of 'Jai Blue' that afternoon. However, he likes this 7 furlong distance 3-1-1-1 and broke his maiden here at it Dec. 10. Colt can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (U S Soldier) (7-2) - Speedy and lightly-raced, he tired here for twice this tag at this distance Dec. 22. He was racing off a two month break and is dropping to a new low in this spot. His early speed makes him dangerous.
4th pick: #5 (To Joe) (4-1) - The other member of the field with two wins, he exits the same Dec. 22 local contest as 'U S Soldier'. Gelding lost all chance when he was bumped heavily at the break and stretch runner should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.