Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (NORMANDY BEACH) (5-2) - A lightly raced 4yo, speed/stalker is taking a big drop and switches back to the dirt following an unsuccessful grass debut Jan 26. Competitive in three straight on the dirt prior to that, I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Bitter Ring Home) (2-1) - He's finished 2nd in two straight at this tag and trip. He has a speed/stalking style. is well bred, and is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Bartlett Hall) (4-1) - One run type stretches back out off a pair of solid 3rd place finishes going 6.5 furlongs. He's broken slowly in three straight and did so when 3 lengths behind 'Bitter Ring Home' at this mile distance Dec 8.
4th pick: #4 (Causeididitmyway) (6-1) - He has good early speed, takes a big drop, and this longshot should be involved every step at a big price.