Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CESPEDES) (7-2) - He's dropping down to a new low following a fourth place finish here facing tougher Dec 16. He was bumped at the break that day and was forced into a wide trip. Irad Ortiz Jr. is back on the re-ride for leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
2nd pick: #7 (Frozen Angel) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he's dropping in class and is shortening up in distance. Freshened up since Nov , he's working fast and had strong excuses in his first pair.
3rd pick: #4 (T Loves a Fight) (5-2) - Speed/stalker has finished second in both starts at this $40K tag for fellow state breds. Latest came here at this distance Jan 6. It was his first race since Nov 19 and it earned him a career best figure. Must be left in the mix.