Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ADAGIO) (6-5) - The morning line favorite, he's finished 2nd in six of his last ten starts. The latest of those came here Dec. 28 when he missed by a 'neck' in his first ever at this $12,500 claiming price. Stalker draws outside of the speed and should break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #1 (Italian Lemonade) (7-2) - Lightly raced colt ships in from Tamp Bay Downs where he rallied strongly following a slow start to finish 2nd there going 5.5 furlongs Dec. 17. He has the rail, races with blinkers off, and gets a big rider upgrade to Luis Saez.
3rd pick: #5 (Mikes Muscle Man) (3-1) - He has more early speed than most and is cutting back in distance after tiring while wide going seven furlongs here at this tag Dec. 31. He had finished 2nd in his previous pair and should be involved from start-to-finish.