#2 LIQUOR CABINET (5/2) This 5yo showed much potential at age 3, finishing first or 2nd in all four starts, but then was sidelined for more than a year. Since returning he seems to be fulfilling that early potential, and now has a chance to notch his first stakes win in his first stakes start. He was a game 2nd off the long layoff Dec 10, and since then has stretched out around two turns for both recent starts. Each time he’s patiently stalked the pace, then finished strongly to win going away when given his head in the stretch. Both wins have also come since adding blinkers and leading rider Coa, who stays here over Salic Law.

Wagering Strategy:
A win bet on (2)LIQUOR CABINET;
Exacta 2-1, reverse for half as much;
Smaller exacta 2-4, reverse for half as much.