Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (PUTTHEGLASSDOWN) (7-2) - Sharp 3yo is one of a two entered by Jeremiah Englehart and the pair race uncoupled. Competitive in five straight and they've come at four different tracks. One-run type has a ground-saving post, is working very fast, and I like his chances.
2nd pick: #2 (Aristocratic) (12-1) - Longshot has good early speed and breaks just off the rail. Rarely beaten to the lead, he has a fine local record 5-2-0-2 and this is his favorite distance 14-3-3-4. 5yo by 'Malibu Moon' is dangerous at a big price.
3rd pick: #7 (Chateau) (3-1) - He's another with excellent early speed and is working steadily for his first race in a bit over two months. He finished a pace-setting third at this level last out and has won both previous attempts on the local dirt. A win candidate.
4th pick: #4 (Runforthemunnings) (4-1) - The other 3yo from the barn of Jeremiah Englehart, lightly raced colt ships up from Laurel where he was a 10.5 length winner going 5.5 furlongs Nov. 11 when facing first-level allowance foes. Home bred earned a big figure and believe he has a bright future.