Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CESPEDES) (3-1) - Speedy gelding is dropping to a new low in class for this attempt. He's finished fourth in two straight here facing tougher and he'll be tough on the lead with a clean break.
2nd pick: #7 (Mission Trip) (5-2) - Nice debut here Jan. 28, saw him break from the rail in a large field (12). He stayed on the inside before swinging out and rallying to check in third. He's brought back quickly by trainer Todd Pletcher who wins at a 33% rate second time out. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Appealing Henry) (6-1) - "Henry' has been sharp in both starts since dropping down to this level. Stalker draws outside of the speed types and is a threat turning for home.
4th pick: #1 (Morning Daddy) (20-1) - Longshot enters off an extremely wide trip Jan 28. He has some speed, breaks from the rail, and is racing third back from a 4.5 month layoff.