Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DEAN'S TICKET) (4-1) - Filly set the pace before tiring facing tougher Jan. 28. It was her first since Dec. 8 and second off a Chris Englehart claim. Capable of stalking, and she gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Bahnahno) (20-1) - Longshot has a strong closing kick and made up some ground last out while racing wide. Daughter of 'Mineshaft' should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into, and is a threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #9 (Quasney's Angel) (3-1) - Lightly raced and fast from the gate, she's taking a big drop in class for this attempt. 4yo tired badly after rushing up following a troubled break here going longer facing tougher Jan. 13. Dangerous today.
4th pick: #11 (Moneybrook) (6-1) - Mare by 'Malibu Moon' set the pace and stayed on to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Jan. 16. It was her first start in eight months, and she should factor again today.
5th pick: #4 (Esther the Queen) (7-2) - She's been after her second win for a very long time, but has been competitive in three straight since dropping down to this level. Even paced type needs to do better late for anything more than a minor award.