Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (ALWAYS A CHANCE) (7-5) - Veteran mare is one of two entered by trainer Bob Diodoro and they race as separate betting interests. She has back class and a fine record on real dirt 15-5-3-2. Stretch runner is in shape and is dropping to a new low in class. Can win this if she doesn't scratch.
2nd pick: #1 (Woodlandsway) (8-1) - Longshot has won 8 of 22 when racing on real dirt and is 6-for-11 locally. Speedy mare set a quick pace before weakening late to finish third here Jan 23. It was her first since Nov 15 and first off a Jared Brown claim. Effort was her best overall since late January of 2015 and she's dangerous from her rail post.
3rd pick: #2 (Myrna Lou) (9-2) - The second from the Diodoro barn, she ralied to win here Jan 23 and was a bit over a length in front of 'Woodlandsway.' She earned a career best figure and state bred was stakes placed here in late April of 2015.
4th pick: #6 (Lazy Daisy May) (4-1) - She's improved dramatically since being claimed by Stan Hartman for $3,000 Oct 19. Mare has gone 5-3-1-1 since then and is moving up in class seeking her third win in a row.