Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (SLOT RECEIVER) (7-2) - He's lightly raced, well bred, and runs today first off a Murat Sancal claim. The 4yo rallied from far back last out to miss by 2.5 lengths here at this level and distance Feb. 1. He has Luis Saez aboard and I give this gelding by 'Medaglia d'Oro' a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Affluential) (5-2) - The morning line and probable favorite, he won here at this tag and trip Dec. 6 when he cleared the 2l condition. He's finished 2nd and 3rd in his follow up pair at this level, has a ground-saving post, and leading rider Irad Ortiz stays aboard.
3rd pick: #6 (Arpinella) (6-1) - Veteran has finished second in two of his last three at this level going a bit farther. Stretch runner is in shape and should factor with his normal effort.
4th pick: #5 (Too Stormy) (8-1) - On the sidelines since Sept. 21, he has more early speed than most and that makes him dangerous in this field at a square price if ready.