Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (ZOOM BAG) (2-1) - Lightly-raced 6-year-old finished second here at this level and distance Jan 10. It was his first start in two months and it earned him a career best figure. He's since come back with a bullet half-mile work Jan 23 and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Ten Carat Rock) (5-2) - He exits the same last race as 'Zoom Bag.' Gelding raced very wide throughout and was four lengths behind that rival at the finish. He was an impressive winner here in his previous race and is a major force this afternoon.
3rd pick: #3 (Canducharlie) (7-2) - He split 'Zoom Bag' and 'Ten Carat Rock' last out and that brought his local record to 8-2-2-3. He has a bit of hang in him at crunch time, so at this point he needs to finish stronger.
4th pick: #5 (Black Tornado) (6-1) - Calif. bred moves way up in class for this attempt. When last in action Dec 9, he was an easy winner here at this distance racing for an $8,500 claiming price. Working fast for this attempt, he can factor at a square price.