Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (WINNING DRIVE) (8-5) - This colt by 'Flatter' takes a sharp drop in class for this attempt. He finished a pace-setting second when debuting Sept. 15 at Delaware Park, then broke poorly here and tired after rushing up Dec. 7. Barn (Jay Servis) is 22-of-48 (46%) at the meet and trainer has Irad Ortiz Jr back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #6 (Elusive Ro) (6-1) - He's dropping in class, switching from grass to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. He's had solid excuses in his last pair after a good third-place finish debuting here last June.
3rd pick: #7 (Big Sport) (8-1) - Longshot tired after rushing up following a bumping incident when debuting for a $50K tag Jan. 17. Well backed that day, he's worked fast since, drops down, and can factor at a square price with a trouble free break.