Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (YES DARLIN) (5-2) - Gelding tired here after chasing from a tough outside post for a $12,500 price tag Jan. 11. Claimed that afternoon by Angel Rodriguez for the high profile Frank Calabrese, he drops her down and has her working fast. Trainer has won with 16-of-43 (37%) first off the claim over the past 13.5 months and he has this 4-year-old spotted to win.
2nd pick: #8 (Coco is Loco) (4-1) - On the sidelines for a very long time (15 months), he's taking a big drop and is working very fast for his return. Tough call, but his works are too good to ignore.
3rd pick: #5 (Nephew Howard D) (6-1) - Speedy 4-year-old ships in from Tampa Bay Downs in shape and he's done well here in the past 8-1-3-2. Capable of impacting and he should be a square price.
4th pick: #11 (D. Shifflett) (8-1) - Stalker races third back off a 70 day break and is capable of getting a share if able to avoid a wide trip,