Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (THE KID IN SYD) (5-2) - He's dropping to a new low while switching back to the dirt. Colt raced evenly in a grass contest for a $20K tag going a mile Jan. 9 and did so encountering a considerable amount of traffic that afternoon. He meets a very weak looking group and I believe he only has one serious challenger in this spot.
2nd pick: #8 (El Playon) (2-1) - This stretch runner has finished second in two of his last four starts at this $12,500 claiming price. On Jan 25 he rallied into the place spot going 7 furlongs and earned a career-best figure that afternoon. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Miamero) (20-1) - Longshot has been idle since Nov. 24 and returns to action as a NEW gelding. He raced evenly last out sprinting on the dirt and is stretching out in distance for this attempt. Believe a minor award at a big price is his ceiling.