Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (COUNTRY MONEY) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's trying this 3l condition for the first time. Well bred 4-year-old won here at this distance racing for a $10K claiming price Dec. 4 as he cleared the 2l level. Stalker has more early speed than most and can win right back.
2nd pick: #5 (Andy's Love) (7-2) - Laurel shipper missed by a 'head' there Dec. 4 in his first try at this 3l condition. It was his first since winning a Penn National sprint Oct. 12. He's lightly-raced but has been competitive in six of seven starts dating back to late October of 2015. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Pure Prize) (5-1) - Freshened up since Nov. 8, he's raced evenly without threatening in all three starts at this 3l condition. Pa. bred was a sharp winner here at this tag and trip Sept. 11, but has regressed since then. Four-year-old breezed a sharp half-mile here Dec. 22 that suggests he may be ready for a competitive effort.