Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MR CARTAGENA) (7-2) - Speed/stalker finished second here at this level going a 1/6th longer Jan 10. Back in shape following a 3 1/2 month layoff, he has the rail and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Comes the Dream) (5-2) - Six-year-old is taking a big drop in class while moving from turf to dirt. All of his previous success has come on the grass, but at this lower level he should factor on the main track.
3rd pick: #2 (Northern Iowa) (6-1) - Price play has no early speed but is capable of getting a share of this at long odds with the edition of blinkers.
4th pick: #7 (Player's Charm) (7-2) - Stretch out sprinter enters off a win here going 6.5-furlongs Jan 2. A career best overall, his ability to stay close most of the way is a big plus in a rather pace-less field.