Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (BUCKWELLSPENT) (8-1) - Longshot races first off a Joe Parker claim (who is for his last six (33%). He's having the best meet of his career at 6-for-22 (27}) and this 4-year-old was an easy winner for a $16K tag the day he was claimed (Dec 10). Has a sold shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #1 (Police Escort) (5-2) - Well bred and very lightly-raced, 4-year-old runs first off a Dave Jacobson claim (22%). He's moving up in class after finishing second at this 3l condition for a $14K tag the day he was taken. He has the rail and is coupled in the wagering with # 1a-'Black Tide'.
3rd pick: #6 (Tasunke Witco) (2-1) - Consistent sort is dropping in price and is shortening up in distance. His best races are at longer distances, but at this reduced level he's a strong factor.
4th pick: #4 (Proletariat) (6-1) - New York bred drops in class in his second back from an eight month layoff. He ran evenly and wide in his return Jan 21 and trainer Bruce Brown brings him back in 13 days.