Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (SWIVEL) (6-1) - He's racing third back from an eight-week layoff and enters off a close up 3rd place finish here at this tag and trip. Stretch runner has a ground saving post and has a solid shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #1 (Puppy Manners) (4-1) - This veteran is racing third back of a long vacation (7.5 months) and second off a Rudy Rodriguez claim. He's race evenly in a pair of sprints since returning and draws the rail as he's stretching out today.
3rd pick: #7 (C J's Awesome) (5-2) - Old timer was a sharp winner here Jan. 27 at this trip for a $10,000 claiming price. It was his second back from an 8.5-month layoff and first off a Dave Jacobson claim. However, he tired in a follow up start Feb. 5 while racing wide. An obvious factor with his 'A' game.
4th pick: #3 (Bambisfrostyracer) (12-1) - Longshot had no chance here at this tag and trip Jan. 6. Speed/stalker had an outside post and ran 3-4 wide the entire race. He has a much better post and drops 10 lbs. with apprentice Diaz aboard.