Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (JURGEN) (3-1) - Lightly raced colt by 'Kitten's Joy' was away slowly before rallying to finish 4th of 11, beaten a length here at this level and distance Jan 1. It was only his 2nd start and his first in No. America after a good effort debuting at the Curragh in Ireland Aug 30. He's worked four times since and has the red hot Umberto Rispoli aboard for this attempt.
2nd pick: #6 (Absolute Unit) (7-2) - Stretch out sprinter finished 2nd here at this level Jan 4. It was his first on the grass, a career best, and Flavien Prat, who had other options sticks with him.
3rd pick: #2 (War Path) (5-1) - Not many from the Baffert barn compete on the grass, but this son of 'War Front' finished a close up 3rd here at this level and distance Jan 1. He defeated several of today's rivals and was a 'head' better than 'Jurgen'. In the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Show Business) (20-1) - Longshot returns from almost a three month layoff a NEW gelding. Even paced the last two times he ran on the grass, Godolphin home bred may grab a share at a very big price.
5th pick: #12 (Cosmo) (6-1) - He saved ground when missing by 4 lengths when debuting here going 9 furlongs Jan 25. He shortens up a furlong, has Mike Smith aboard, but the 12-Post may limit him to a minor award.