Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (JUNGLE WARRIOR) (3-1) - This lightly raced 4yo by 'Animal Kingdom' is a NEW gelding and is working very fast here for his first race since Nov. 24 at Woodbine. Nicely spotted by the Canadian-based Sid Attard, it's noted that he has leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard. I give this one a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Atthepearlygates) (7-2) - The morning line and probable favorite, he has a speed/stalking style, has finished 2nd in two straight for a $20K tag, draws a ground-saving post today, and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Big Spender) (5-1) - Speedy sort tired at this tag sprinting on the grass here Feb. 5. It was his first start since Sept. 14 when he ran 2nd here sprinting on the dirt. The 4yo state-bred moves back to the main track and completes the three-horse win mix.