Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (IMPACT PLAYER) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy colt is working at Palm Beach Downs for his first since Oct. 25 when he tired going a mile at Belmont Park. He just missed at this level and distance when debuting Sept. 4 at Saratoga and returns today with blinkers on. $350K son of 'City Zip' gets a sight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Totally Boss) (7-2) - Colt tired when debuting at Del Mar Nov. 11. He seat a quick and pressured pace and stayed on until the final furlong. Bet down to 5-1 in a large and well bred field, son of 'Street Boss' has been working bullets since then.
3rd pick: #5 (Protector) (8-1) - Debuting colt is from the barn of New York regular Jeremiah Englehart. He worked fast at Belmont Nov. 5 before shipping to Florida and he zipped a bullet half-mile from the gate at Palm Meadows Nov 28. Longshot possibility.
4th pick: #4 (Road to Damascus) (9-2) - The second of the Pletcher trained pair, debuting colt has been in steady training at Palm Beach Downs since late Sept.. Son of 'Pioneer of the Nile' cost $475,000 as a yearling and Pletcher wins at a 23% rate first out.