Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (SUPER FUND) (3-1) - Well bred 4yo returns today off an 11-month absence. Gelding by 'Super Saver' is training steadily at Fair Hill, and trainer Graham Motion (22% off of long layoffs) is dropping him into a claimer for the first time (19%). Can beat this weak field if ready.
2nd pick: #1 (Able Archer) (5-1) - He's been competitive in four straight starts racing at and around this claiming price. Stretch runner has a recency edge on several, is training nicely, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Malibu Preacher) (7-2) - Lasix is added to gelding by 'Malibu Moon' who originally cost $180,000. Unraced since Oct. 29th, he has a new trainer (Jeff Talley), and new conditioner is dropping him down to a new low in class. 4yo has early speed and is dangerous with his best.
4th pick: #2 (Closure) (6-1) - Stretch out sprinter raced wide in his debut here Nov. 29th, then did the same Dec. 27th. Both starts came on 'off' tracks, and he may factor today at the longer distance on a fast surface.