Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (AWESOME ADDBACK) (5-2) - Lightly raced and well bred, he was an easy winner here at this tag and trip Dec. 26 as he cleared the 2l condition. 5yo tired late to check in 3rd last out at this level, but he was pressured every step while on the lead. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Tavern Law) (8-1) - Capable of the kind of race it will take to win this, he finished 2nd at this level and distance Dec. 21, then tired badly in his follow up start Jan. 8 when he had to rush up after a poor break. A win candidate at a big price.
3rd pick: #3 (Grand Sunset) (6-1) - He draws a much better post after tiring badly Jan. 8 after breaking from the outside (10th of 10) post. He was competitive in nine straight before that and should be again in this spot.
4th pick: #1 (Waste It Wisely) (12-1) - No speed type has a ground saving post and can get a share of this with a patient ride. He has back figures that would make him a threat if repeatable.