Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (QUALITY ON TAP) (5-2) - Lightly raced 3yo drops down after finishing a pace-setting second here going 8.5 furlongs for a $35K tag Dec. 29. It was his fourth straight solid effort and his first off a Kelly Breen claim for today's $16K price tag. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Bazoo) (2-1) - He stretches out to a mile after winning a 6-furlong sprint for a $12,500 tag Jan. 3. It was his first-ever on conventional dirt and runs today fresh off a Tony Pecoraro claim. Gelding draws well and leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr stays aboard. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Warrant Officer) (7-2) - He moves from grass to dirt and drops a bit following a third-place finish here at this distance on the turf for a $20K tag Jan. 20. Competitive on the dirt in the past, it's noted that Jose Ortiz is aboard for this attempt.