Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CARBON DATA) (3-1) - He was a winner here for a $30K tag at this distance Jan. 7. Five-year-old cleared the 2l condition and is dropped down by trainer Chad Brown for his first at the 3l level. Nicely spotted and he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Zefiro) (7-2) - Colt raced poorly here at this tag Jan. 17 . Competitive in four of five prior to that, he finished second at this level and distance here Dec. 14. Win candidate with his 'A' game.
3rd pick: #11 (All I Karabout) (5-1) - Gelding rallied to finish a distant second here Jan. 3 in his first since Oct 27 and first outside of the northeast. In shape, working fast, and Maryland bred must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Di Maestro) (10-1) - Consistent sort has been competitive in 7 of 8 dating back to early July. Speed/stalker finished second at this level and distance Jan. 21 and should be involved from gate-to-wire.