Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (MOUNTAIN HERO) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and speedy, he's moving out in the gate after being involved in spirited duels in his last pair. Three-year-old had to be sent hard in both from inside posts and should fare much better drawing outside of the other pace players. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Two Ten) (10-1) - Long shot is another with some early speed. He finished on even terms last out with 'Mountain Hero' and is racing second back from a 70 day break. Has the rail, runs with blinkers off, and is making back-to-back starts for the first time.
3rd pick: #2 (I'm Not Bullish) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, he's racing first off a Dave Jacobson claim (17%). A annual leader in races won on the NYRA circuit, he's 0 for 13 at this meet with a large stable here for the first time. He adds blinkers and this grey colt must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Sammy Wonder Stone) (8-1) - He's dropping to a new low and cutting back in distance. He raced very poorly here going a mile Jan 7, but had finished second in a dirt sprint at Del Mar in his previous start.