Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BIG YUM) (10-1) - Turf specialist ships from New York where the grass racing season ended in early December. Speed/stalker arrives in fine form and is at the correct level and distance. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Natural Order) (5-1) - He finished fourth of 10, beaten 1 1/2 lengths racing here at this level going a 1/16th farther Dec 18. It was his first in two months and he's worked well off-site since. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Veya) (9-2) - Gelding set the pace and held gamely to finish second here in the same last race as 'Natural Order.' He was a 'neck' in front of that rival and his early speed should have him involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #5 (Mansion House) (6) - Very lightly-raced Irish import hasn't raced since May of 2014. He's been competitive in four of his five starts and is working steadily at Palm Meadows. Five-year-old by 'Galileo' has a new trainer (Ed Kenneally {25%} with fresh arrivals. He drops him into a claimer for the first time. Can threaten if ready.
5th pick: #4 (Inspire Courage) (12-1) - Lightly-raced colt is racing first off a Mike Maker claim (21%) and he has him racing on the grass for the first time. May grab a share at a big price if he handles the new surface.