Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DON'T MAKE ME CRY) (7-2) - Well bred and lightly-raced, he's stretching out to a mile for his first facing winners. He's been competitive in all four starts and broke his maiden here going six furlongs for a $12.5K tag Dec 30. Gets a slight edge with Castellano staying aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Grand Ginjo) (5-1) - He's been on the sidelines since Nov 22 when he was an easy maiden winner at this distance racing at the Fair Grounds. Well spotted by trainer Joe Sharp and a major player in his local debut.
3rd pick: #8 (Fleming) (6-1) - Another facing winners for the first time. Colt broke his maiden going 8.5 furlongs on the grass Nov 28. It was his first ever in a claimer and a capable barn (Dane Kobiskie) drops him down and switches him to the dirt.
4th pick: #7 (Il Fratello) (3-1) - Colt stretches out after finishing second of seven, beaten just over two lengths going six furlongs here at this tag Jan 8. Stalker must be left in the mix.