Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CARLOT COWBOY) (4-1) - Veteran ships back from Turf Paradise where he's been racing evenly going longer. In a sharp barn (Bob Diodoro), a recent bullet half-mile local breeze Jan. 15 indicates he's ready for a competitive effort.
2nd pick: #3 (Malibu Mogul) (5-1) - Speedy gelding tired while wide here at this level Jan 2. There's not a lot of early sped signed on and this 5-year-old can be in this from gate-to-wire at a square price.
3rd pick: #6 (Horizontallyspeakin) (3-1) - Blinkers go on and this veteran is shortening up in distance. Seven-year-old has plenty of back class but he's always been better on the grass. Tough call.
4th pick: #7 (Redneck Crazy) (5-1) - Still eligible for a much lower condition, he has a bit of late kick and a good outside post at this distance. Can factor in a sub par field for the level.