Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (SONG AND A G) (3-1) - Very fast from the gate, he's taking a big drop in class after being competitive in two of three facing much tougher. A lightly raced 3yo, he should be able to break his maiden tonight with veteran Terry Pompell back aboard following a one race absence.
2nd pick: #9 (Avaskentuckydream) (5-1) - This colt tired after chasing the pace when debuting here for twice this price Dec. 1. A very good barn (Scott Gelner) drops his claiming tag in half and has leading rider Tim Thornton aboard.
3rd pick: #1 (Our Prince) (5-2) - Speedy gelding enters off a pace-setting third-place finish here at this tag amd trip on a sloppy track Jan 2. Bet down to favoritism in three of his four starts, he has the rail and is a win candidate at a short price.
4th pick: #8 (Ice Crush) (20-1) - Longshot ran evenly when debuting here at this level and distance Nov. 28. The first three finishers that day all won their next outings and this home bred by the popular 'Ice Box' may grab a share at a big price.