Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BLUESKY KITTEN) (3-1) - A gelded son of top grass sire 'Kitten's Joy', he set a solid pace and just missed (a 1/2 length) here at this distance racing for a $20K tag Jan. 9. Claimed that afternoon by Armando D La Cerda (a 24% angle), he bumps him up in price for this attempt. Speedy 3yo will be tough with a repeat of his latest.
2nd pick: #8 (Cool Hand Coop) (10-1) - Longshot moves back to the grass after tiring here in an 'off the turf' contest at this tag and trip Jan. 24. He has some early speed and it's noted that Irad Ortiz Jr. is getting aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #9 (Blacktop Legend) (6-1) - A $250,000 gelding by 'Hard Spun', he's one of four making their debuts. The 3yo has a total of eight local works, is from a good barn, and Javier Castellano is aboard.
4th pick: #6 (Chandlers Drama) (15-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since tiring here at this level and distance Jan. 3. Colt has shown some ability in his first pair and may grab a share at a big price with a bit of improvement.