Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CONGREGATIONALIST) (9-2) - Veteran finished with interest to finish fifth of eight, beaten just over two lengths racing here Dec 21. It was his first ever at this bottom level and he's worked fast since. Capable barn (Don Schell) adds blinkers. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Secret Wishes) (5-2) - Speed/stalker enters in excellent form. He's gone 3-1-2-0 at the current meet, has sharp early speed and was a winner here at this tag and trip Jan 5. A very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Dr Tuff) (7-2) - A 10 time winner in 26 starts on the dirt, he scored here at this level and distance Jan 16. It was his best since coming off a three month break in late November and has proven in the past that he can string sharp efforts together.