Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR) (8-5) - Veteran is dropping back down and shortening up a bit following a win going a mile at Los Alamitos. He loves it here 21-8-4-3 and has gone 13-5-4-1 at this distance in the past.
2nd pick: #7 (Pat the Bear) (7-2) - Speedy sort moves up a bit in class and stretches out a furlong. He finished a pace-setting second here going six furlongs for an $8,000 claiming price Jan 2. It was his first since Sept. 17 and he should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #2 (Atascaderan) (6-1) - He's dropping down in class, shortening up in distance, and races with blinkers on. Working fast at Los Alamitos, he can factor at a square price with his best.
4th pick: #1 (Tiz Jolie) (4-1) - Veteran is racing first off a claim, moves up in class, and shortens up in distance. Can grab a share from off the pace.