Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (HASTA LA BYEBYE) (5-2) - On the sidelines since late June, he was competitive in both dirt starts at that time, with each being here facing tougher. A 4yo son of 'Tale of the Cat', he worked fast Jan. 13 and returns in a claimer for the first time. He gets the call if ready.
2nd pick: #3 (Bullgrats) (8-1) - Longshot has sharp early speed and is working fast for his first since Nov. 16. Heavily backed in his last pair, he worked a bullet half-mile here Dec. 30 and had another 'best of' drill at 5 furlongs Jan. 9. He's a threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #8 (Keeping the Peace) (3-1) - One of three making their debuts, home bred colt is from the fine barn of Jay Servis (30%) first out. A 4yo by 'Elusive Quality', he breezed a bullet half-mile from the gate at the Palm Meadows Center Jan. 15 and is an obvious strong contender if ready.
4th pick: #4 (Dino Three O Nine) (12-1) - He's working fast for his first since Oct. 21 and moves from the poly surface at Woodbine back to conventional dirt. A 4yo gelding, he was competitive here last winter and is a late threat at a big price.