Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (AX MAN ) (2-1) - One of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert, this colt broke his maiden here by almost 10 lengths when debuting here at 6 furlongs Jan 1. He stopped the clock in a swift 1:09.40 and earned a huge figure for the level. Working fast since, he gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Nero) (6-1) - The 2nd of the Baffert pair, $950,000 son of 'Pioneer of the Nile' broke his maiden here by a 'nose' going 5.5 furlongs Jan 13. It was his first since debuting Aug 27 and this promising colt has plenty of room for upside.
3rd pick: #6 (Kris' Rocket Kat) (4-1) - Un-raced since Nov 25, he broke his maiden in easy fashion going 6.5 furlongs at Del Mar that afternoon. Working fast, he draws a fine outside post and is threat if ready.
4th pick: #2 (Mr Jagermeister) (8-1) - Rare Minnesota bred has been un-raced since going 4-2-2-0 last summer. Working very fast at Turf Paradise for his return, he's capable of getting a share if ready.