Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (DROP SHOT) (5-2) - Colt chased and held down the place spot when debuting here going 5.5-furlongs Jan 18. Heavily bet that day, $305K son of 'Lemon Drop Kid' it was a useful first outing. Trainer Jimmy Jerkens worked him a quick half-mile Feb 9 and stretches him out to 7-furlongs.
2nd pick: #8 (Star Hill) (7-2) - Calumet home bred rallied to finish 3rd of 11, beaten 5 1/2 lengths racing here at this level and distance Jan 16. A career best it was his first start in 4-months. Working fast for this attempt, he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Prove) (5-1) - Team Valor home bred stalked, bid, then weakened while finishing a distant 2nd here going a mile on a sloppy track Jan 15. Race was switched 'off the turf' and his effort was a solid one. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Tale of Mist) (8-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since a poor effort here Dec 26. Working well above average at Palm Meadows, trainer Barclay Tagg is adding blinkers. Can factor with his best at a big price.