Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SIXTH MAN) (5-1) - Price play has been freshened up since Sept 26 when he was beaten a length at Monmouth Park when racing at this level. In a high-percentage barn (Jorge Navarro) he has him working above average and this well bred 4-year-old returns as a NEW gelding.
2nd pick: #4 (Big Rock) (4-1) - Speedy colt finished a pace-setting third when racing at this level Nov 25 at Churchill Downs. He has a new trainer (Chris Clement) and he has him working fast at Palm Meadows. Win candidate with Javier Castellano aboard.
3rd pick: #12 (Old Sport) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, he missed by a 'neck' here at this level going a bit longer Dec 18. It was a career best and earned the highest figure any of these has reached. He draws a very tough post and will need to avoid a wide trip to win this at a short price.
4th pick: #6 (Allstar Dancer) (10-1) - Lightly-raced colt has a speed/stalking style and is attempting a two-turn distance for the first time. He just missed going seven furlongs on the Woodbine 'poly' Nov 29 and is bred to enjoy this trip.
5th pick: #7 (Ready for You) (12-1) - Un-raced since early Sept, he returns as a NEW gelding. He's trying a two turn distance for the first time and gives away a recency edge to the other selections. A minor award would appear to be his ceiling.