Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SURFSPUN) (3-1) - He's racing first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim (a 36% winning angle). Stalker missed by a length here Dec 12 and has been competitive many times in the past facing tougher. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Sherifco) (6-1) - Lightly raced 5-year-old pressed the pace before weakening to finish third here at this level and distance Jan 2. He's worked twice since, draws a better post, and his trainer (Michelle Nevin) has been on a positive roll the past several weeks.
3rd pick: #1 (Apache Warrior) (12-1) - Speedy gelding raced evenly facing tougher Jan 9. It was his first following his maiden win here Dec 17 and first off a Gary Contessa claim. Currently serving a short suspension, his horses run in the name of assistant Kim Laudati.
4th pick: #3 (Native George) (4-1) - Freshened up since Dec 26, gelding is dropping in class following three straight even efforts facing tougher. Working well and a threat with his 'A' game.
5th pick: #7 (Ima Wildcat) (5-1) - Speedy 4-year-old moves up in class in his first following an Andy Lakeman claim. Gelding set the pace and held to finish second when racing for a $14K tag here Dec 30. May last for a share this afternoon.