Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (CHOOSE THIS DANCE) (9-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, she's dropping down to this $5,000 claiming price for the first time. Competitive in all nine starts at this 2l condition, mare can beat this group from just of the pace.
2nd pick: #2 (Joanna's Mauk) (9-2) - Recent maiden winner did so here at this distance Jan. 21. It was her firs race in eight months and it earned her a career best figure. Speed/stalker is in a good barn (Shane Wilson) and has room for improvement.
3rd pick: #3 (J R Storm) (12-1) - No-speed type raced evenly while very wide here in the mud at this level and distance Jan. 19. Mare draws a better post and can grab a share of this at a big price.
4th pick: #5 (Miss Jar) (10-1) - Even-paced type saved ground before rallying to finish a non-threatening third here Jan. 19. May get a minor award, but that would appear to be her ceiling unless the pace totally collapses.