Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (HERR DROSSELMEYER) (7-2) - Lightly-raced gelding has been on the sidelines since Aug. 26. Speedy sort was competitive here in three straight last summer and has been working way above average at Palm Meadows. Takes this if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Nuclear Fusion) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's taking a big drop in class in his return. Another with early speed, so far his best race have been on the all weather surface at Presque Isle Downs. Working above average locally, at this level he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Rosebud's High) (7-2) - This is his 12th attempt at getting his maiden win. That said, he enters off a career bst here Jan. 22. Racing at this level going 5.5 furlongs, he rallied while wide to finish second. Colt has the rail and a recency edge on both "Herr Drosselmeyer' and 'Nuclear Fushion.'