Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (TALE OF THE PRINCE) (7-2) - Well bred 4yo is dropping into a claimer for the first time. Speedy sort tired late after a slow break last out, but had finished close up in his previous pair facing better in all of those attempts. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #10 (Song of the Nile) (8-5) - This 4yo by 'Pioneer of the Nile' sold for $575,000 and can be claimed today for $20K. He rallied to finish 2nd here as the heavy favorite facing tougher Jan 9 and is an obvious win candidate tonight at a very short price.
3rd pick: #1 (Big Cane) (3-1) - Improving gelding has early speed, draws the rail, and enters off a 2nd place finish going 7 furlongs Feb 13. A lightly raced 4yo, state bred is in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Strollin Spree) (9-2) - He's another that's dropping down and this 4yo enters off an even attempt Feb 13. He was favored that day but checked in 4 lengths behind 'Big Cane' that evening. He fits with his best and has exchanged decisions with 'Tale of the Prince' the last two ties they met.