Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (WARRANT OFFICER) (8-5) - He raced evenly when finishing 5th of 12, beaten 9.5 lengths here at this distance for a $30K price tag Nov. 1. It was his first race since Aug. 11 and I like that he's back in 13 days while trainer Ken McPeek drops him in half ($15K).
2nd pick: #1 (Yadi) (6-1) - Colt was never involved after breaking in the air in the Nov. 1 contest as 'Warrant Officer'. He's worked since, drops to a new low, and is a late threat with a trouble free beginning.
3rd pick: #6 (Florida Flash) (12-1) - Longshot is stretching out in distance after a wide effort that saw him make up some ground sprinting here in the mud at this level Oct. 30. From a god barn (Dale Romans) he wins at a 21% rate on the added yardage and this colt is bred for the longer trip.
4th pick: #9 (Golden Rule Haven) (5-1) - One of two making their debuts, this colt is trained by Larry Jones and he bred and owns this son of 'Istan'. In steady training here, he need not be anything special to factor first out against this group.