Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (UNRIGHTEOUS) (5-2) - This lightly raced home-bred drops back in with maidens following a wide and even, non-contending attempt in the Tampa Bay Downs Derby (G2) last month. Very sharp at this level Feb. 8 at Gulfstream Park, he's in the Pletcher barn and has Joel Rosario aboard.
2nd pick: #1 (Copper King) (7-2) - This 4yo has finished 2nd here at this level in two of his last three, and one run type has a ground-saving post. In shape and dangerous.
3rd pick: #11 (On d'Oro) (5-1) - Hard luck type draws a tough outside post for the third straight time at this meet. Competitive in all four of his recent attempts, he's a threat if able to avoid a wide trip.
4th pick: #6 (Aztec Empire) (5-1) - Colt has finished 3rd in two straight and has exchanged decisions with both 'Copper King' and 'On d'Oro' in each. He has more speed than most and must be left in the mix.