Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PUT EM UP) (7-2) - Colt ships from Laurel for his first start for trainer Danny Gargan (a 17% winning angle). Four-year-old has improved in his last pair, has two half-mile breezes at the Palm Meadows center, and Tyler Gaffalione is aboard. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (As It Happens) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, gelding by 'City Zip' finished second here at this tag and trip Dec. 20. He was involved in a pace-duel the entire distance and held gamely to miss by a length. A very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Uncle Mace) (5-1) - He was the horse that 'As It Happens' dueled with last out before weakening in the final furlong to finish third, just over 2 lengths behind that rival. He moves from the outside post to the rail and must be left in the mix.