Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (UNCLE T BONE) (2-1) - New York shipper drops in class and runs for the first time since Nov. 16. Colt finished 2nd that day in an allowance at Finger Lakes while sprinting on the dirt. That came following five straight on the grass in which he was competitive in all. Gets a slight edge here.
2nd pick: #3 (Illustrious Son) (3-1) - Dangerous foe has plenty of early speed and is dropping down in class. He tired here facing tougher Dec. 7 in his first back from a seven-week break and is a very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Night Rhythm) (7-2) - He's racing first off a claim by George Delgado and a subsequent two-month layoff. One run type is shortening back up in distance, but has run well here sprinting in the past.