Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (FACADE) (8-5) - Lightly-raced colt stretches out a furlong after finishing a good second here at this claiming price going seven furlongs Dec. 31. His connections added lasix that day while switching him from turf to dirt. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Speedy A P ) (5-2) - Calumet home bred by 'Lemon Drop Kid' takes the big drop into claimers for the first time. Freshened up since Nov. 13, he's been in steady training at Palm Meadows for his return. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (The Money Train) (5-1) - Another that's lightly-raced, he's dropping in class and moves from turf to dirt. Even-paced in his first pair facing tougher, he continues to train well and his outside post s a plus. Ready to contend today.