Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (POP POP'S PIZZA) (5-2) - One of two front runners, grey gelding has a big recency edge on the other who may want the lead. Five-year-old finished a pace-setting second at this tag and trip Dec 2 at Del Mar. It was his second back off a 13 month layoff and he looks set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #5 (Dixie Ballet) (6-1) - One of two making their debuts, colt is bred for speed and is from a good barn (Rich Baltas). Training steadily, he need not be much to factor against this group.
3rd pick: #4 (Miekallon) (12-1) - Lightly-raced colt takes a big drop in class in his third appearance. He showed some early speed last out and should be involved from gate-to-wire.
4th pick: #1 (Julia's Summer) (20-1) - Longshot has the rail and may get a minor award at a big price with a patient ride. However, he's not a serious win candidate unless the pace totally collapses.