Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (HELIODORO) (7-2) - On the sidelines since Nov. 12, he's working steadily at Palm Meadows for his return. Competitive in three straight sprints in Kentucky last fall his trainer (Nick Zito) is having his best meet in years.
2nd pick: #6 (Three Star Stone) (3-1) - Colt is another returning from a layoff (Nov. 17). He's finished second in his last four starts including a pair here at this claiming tag. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Gold Shark) (5-1) - Blinkers go on gelding who is moving from grass to dirt and is cutting back in distance. Stalker has been competitive many times in the past on both turf and synthetic surfaces and is a threat if he can carry that form to conventional dirt.
4th pick: #7 (Summer O Fiftyfour) (6-1) - One of two entered by trainer Dale Romans and the pair race uncoupled. Debuting grey son of 'Summer Bird' worked a sharp 5/8ths from the gate here Jan. 21 and can factor if ready.