Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (HARD COUNT) (7-5) - The main speed of the group, this 4yo is taking a big drop back down for this attempt. This gelding was an easy winner here at this tag going seven furlongs on the dirt Aug. 10, but was disqualified and placed 2nd. Competitive many times on the grass facing tougher, he'll be very hard to deny in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Noble Nebraskan) (9-2) - He raced evenly here at this tag Dec. 13 and was beaten just over three lengths. 4yo came back with a fine half-mile breeze Jan. 3 , draws a good post today, and Luis Saez stays aboard.
3rd pick: #3 (Barbie's King) (12-1) - Gelding stretches back out after a poor effort sprinting for a $14K tag Jan. 5. Nibbling type is capable of getting a share at a big price by repeating any of his efforts during the Fall.