Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (ILLUSTRIOUS SON) (2-1) - Gelding stretches out in distance after finishing 2nd at this tag Jan. 7 going 5.5 furlongs. It was his second back following a seven-week break, and his lone win came here at this distance. Gets a slight edge in this one.
2nd pick: #3 (Polished Steel) (6-1) - Lightly raced and well bred, this 4yo by 'Bernardini' tired badly after rushing up to contest the pace following a bumping incident at the break here Jan. 11. It was his first off a George Navarro claim, and this speedy sort is a threat to go gate-to-wire in this small field.
3rd pick: #7 (Bluegrass Envy) (3-1) - He lost his rider nearing the half-mile pole here at this level going six furlongs Jan. 21. In very sharp form last spring, he's been on a downward spiral since July. However, he should factor against this group.