Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (WARRIOR ROSE) (7-2) - He's very fast from the gate and enters off a 'nose' loss here at this trip facing weaker Jan. 2. It was his first start since late August and it earned him a career-best figure. Back on a three-week turnaround, trainer Steve Klesaris has Irad Ortiz Jr aboard for this attempt.
2nd pick: #1 (I'm Cardinal) (5-2) - He's gone 4-2-1-0 since switching to grass sprints last August and enters off a second-place finish here at this tag and trip Dec. 27. This 9yo veteran has the rail and is a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Frenchmen Street) (6-1) - State-bred rallied to finish third facing fellow Florida bred foals at this distance Dec. 12. It was a solid effort and he's a late threat despite moving in with 'open' company for this attempt. It's noted that Jose Ortiz stays aboard.