Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CONQUEST SMARTEE) (5-2) - Away since Oct 10, $390,000 son of 'Smart Strike' rallied to finish 2nd that day when debuting on the all weather surface at Woodbine. Bet down to favoritism that afternoon, he had some serious traffic issues on the far turn. He has a new trainer (John Sadler) and he switches him to the grass. Working steadily here, several of his a.m. drills are on the quick side.
2nd pick: #4 (Tybee Island) (4-1) - Home bred has been on the sidelines since Aug 13. Son of grass sire 'Scat Daddy' raced evenly that day when well bet in a dirt sprint at Del Mar. Trainer Rich Baltas switches him to the turf and sends him an extra furlong.
3rd pick: #3 (Rafter One) (3-1) - Colt rallied to finish a solid third when debuting in a dirt sprint at Del mar Aug 28. He had a very wide trip from an outside post (10th of 10) and it's noted he received some betting support. Can impact if ready off the half-year's layoff.
4th pick: #6 (City Storm) (8-1) - NEW gelding tired after a poor break debuting in a dirt spirnt Dec 3 at Del Mar. Working steadily, he's bred to handle the grass and is from a good barn (Phil D'Amato).