Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PANAMA PAPERS) (3-1) - New York shipper runs off almost a three-month break and off a private trainer switch to Peter Miller (29% with new arrivals). Colt by grass champ 'English Channel" has early speed and has been competitive in four starts, all on the grass.
2nd pick: #3 (Sergio) (10-1) - Longshot ran both wide and evenly from a tough outside post at this level and distance Dec. 4th at Del Mar. He had finished a pace-setting 2nd there in his previous race (Nov. 19th) and draws much better for this attempt.
3rd pick: #6 (Bobby G) (4-1) - Improving colt has finished 4th in three straight at this level. He missed by just under two lengths Dec. 4th at Del Mar in what was a career best and first on the turf.
4th pick: #2 (Cedar Rapids) (6-1) - Blinkers go on colt who disappointed at Del Mar Dec. 4th. He has some ability, and the addition of the 'hood' should have him a bit closer to the pace. Stretch threat.