Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 ( AM PREPARED) (9-2) - Price play made up some ground after breaking slowly debuting here for a $20K tag Jan. 21. Claimed that day by Frenando Abreu, he brings him back quickly, moves him up in class, and John Velazquez aboard. Think he's got a big shot with an alert break.
2nd pick: #4 (Roddick) (5-1) - This Florida based trainer (Stanley Gold) is in the midst of a very solid meet. He has this home bred working fast and on the grass for the first time. A speedy gelding, he's been competitive in all four starts and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Cerrado) (5-1) - Even-paced type is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He tired a bit late facing tougher Jan. 19 and draws a ground-saving post for this attempt. In the nix today.
4th pick: #2 (Direct Approach) (7-2) - He finished third here for a $20K tag Dec. 23 in his second start and first on the grass. Training steadily, he's an obvious contender at a short price.