Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ARTICULATOR) (5-2) - He drops a bit in class while cutting back a furlong for this attempt. Speedy sort finished a pace-setting third here going 7 furlongs Jan. 19 and earned the highest last out figure of any entered. He has the rail, a great record on 'off' tracks 5-3-1-1, and gets top billing.
2nd pick: #4 (Star Juancho) (7-2) - He's spent his entire career in Florida and has gone 18-3-7-4 overall on the dirt. This colt lost all chance last out when be 'broke in the air' but had been very sharp in 11 straight sprints dating back to last April. A speed/stalker, his regular rider Esmilio Jarimillo is on 'Articulator' so Irad Ortiz Jr.s is aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #3 (Trio of Champions) (6-1) - In career best shape, he moves way up in class seeking his third win in a row. A winner of three of his last six, he's way too sharp to ignore but has never set foot on an 'off' track.