Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (VANGELO) (5-1) - Price play is working sharply for his first race since June 16. Home bred has shown early speed on both dirt and turf, and you have the leading trainer (Bob Diodoro) and top rider (Scott Stevens) teaming up. In the past, that's produced a solid 32% winning stat.
2nd pick: #7 (Cecil the Cat) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's been competitive in all three starts. Speed/stalker finished 2nd here at this level and distance Nov. 14th and has worked well since. An obvious win candidate, he has a recency edge on 'Vangelo.'
3rd pick: #3 (Ya Antabttsy) (3-1) - Well bred 3yo has a strong closing kick and rallied to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Oct. 23rd. In his follow up Nov. 14th, he had made a very wide late run to finish 3rd, only a 1/2-length behind 'Cecil the Cat.' Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (The Great Lebowski) (8-1) - He made up some ground last out and was right behind both "Cecil the Cat' and 'Ya Antabttsy.' Improving, and a fast and/or contested pace would help his chances out.