Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PRIZE FIGHT) (3-1) - NEW gelding drops in class in his first since debuting Oct. 13 at Keeneland facing tougher. He tired that day while having serious traffic issues and races of a private trainer change to Mike Maker (an 18% winning angle). New barn wins at a solid 24% on this type of class drop.
2nd pick: #6 (Sanfilipo) (5-1) - He's racing third back off a 2.5-month break. Stalker drops after an even effort here facing tougher Jan. 19. Colt is a win threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Slowhand) (7-2) - Bred/owned/trained by Wesley Ward, gelding rallied from far back to check in 6th of 12 debuting here at this tag going 7.5-furlongs Jan. 8. Bet down to 2-1 that afternoon. Ward wins at an excellent 30% rate second time out.
4th pick: #1 (Japonski) (6-1) - Competitive in three of his first four, stalker has the rail, and is capable of getting a share with a good trip.