Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (PALM SPRINGS) (2-1) - He rallied to finish second when debuting here going 6 furlongs Jan. 11. Bet heavily, Todd Pletcher, 22% 2nd time out, brings him back on a quick turnaround, worked him fast Jan 25, and this $1,000,000 son of 'Uncle Mo' looks all set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #2 (King Khozan) (4-1) - He ships from Aqueduct where he raced evenly when finishing 5th of 10, beaten 5.5 lengths debuting at 6 furlongs Dec. 7. It was a useful first outing and Bill Mott stretches him out a furlong and has leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr aboard.
3rd pick: #3 (Bear Alley) (20-1) - Longshot raced evenly while never involved debuting here at 6 furlongs Jan. 11. He's worked very fast twice since for the capable barn of Dale Romans and may get a share at a big price.
4th pick: #8 (Mauro's Team) (20-1) - Another longshot, this grey colt sold for $190K as a yearling back in Sept. of 2018. From a good small barn (Jose D'Angelo), he had him breeze a quick half-mile from the gate Jan. 18 and this son of 'Cairo Prince' will be a very big price.