Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (TICK TOCK) (7-2) - A lightly raced 3yo filly, she's stretching out to a mile after rallying to finish second here at this level sprinting on a sloppy track Jan. 31. She's bred to like today's longer distance and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Samandah) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, a $110K daughter of 'Pioneer of the Nile is dropping into a claimer for the first time. She's stretching back out in distance while leading rider Joel Rosario is aboard for the first time. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Thanks) (5-2) - The main speed, she tired to finish a distant fourth here going a mile for a $40K tag Feb 1. She had a rough trip setting a very quick pace while between horses and should be involved every step with a less stressful journey.