Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (DANZIG FLARE) (7-2) - This mare moves up to try this 3l condition for the first time. She won here at this tag and trip Jan. 11 to clear the 2l level and has now been competitive in all five local starts. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Charming Gold) (5-1) - Cal-bred rallied while very wide to check in 2nd here at this level going five furlongs Jan. 10. It was her first off a Tom Hinojosa claim, and a repeat of it makes her a serious threat.
3rd pick: #9 (Miss Veteo) (6-1) - While wide last out, she was well beaten by 'Charming Gold.' Competitive in three straight prior to that, and she can factor at a square price with her best.
4th pick: #5 (K K's Wonderwoman) (10-1) - Older mare is racing third back of a half-year's absence. She raced evenly in her first pair back at Portland Meadows, and she has back class to call upon. A factor at a big price if sharp in her Turf Paradise debut.