Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (PRESERVATIONIST) (6-5) - The morning line favorite, colt has been on the sidelines since debuting at this level and distance last June at Belmont Park. He finished second that day in fast time and earned a big figure. Working fast for his return and he can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #9 (Morse Code) (7-2) - Son of leading sire 'Tapit' has been freshened up since Nov. 24. Very lightly raced, he lacks early speed but draws a good outside post and it's noted that Javier Castellano is aboard.
3rd pick: #7 (Forman the Foreman) (8-1) - Competitive in all three starts, two on the dirt and one on the grass. He has fines early speed and is racing second back from a year's layoff. Think he can be involved from start to finish.