Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (HONEYMOONZ OVER) (3-1) - Blinkers go on well bred 4yo who finished a close-up third here facing a bit tougher going 6.5 furlongs Jan. 27. It was his first following a George Papaprodromou claim and this 4yo has been sharp in four straight starts. He's shortening up a furlong, but his stalking style fits well in this field.
2nd pick: #5 (Saratoga Morning) (7-2) - He drops down in his first following a Doug O'Neill claim. Stretch runner missed by just under a length here for a $25K tag Dec. 29 and has been working fast since. His chances would improve if the pace was fast and/or contested.
3rd pick: #1 (Tanners Pride) (4-1) - He tired last out facing tougher, but had finished a fine third here at this tag in his previous start, Calif. bred has the rail, a fast recent work, and is a strong win candidate.
4th pick: #3 (Crazy Uncle Rick) (10-1) - Lightly raced, well-bred, and speedy, he takes a big drop and runs at a new low. Think he can factor at a big price.