Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (TAPSTER) (2-1) - Since coming off just under a six month layoff in late September, he's gone 6-1-3-2 and enters off a 1/2 length loss here at this tag and trip Jan. 10. In a winning barn (Ed Rodriguez) stretch runner can win this with a clean break and trouble free trip.
2nd pick: #3 (Arch Madness) (3-1) - Well bred 4-year-old has been idle since Dec. 14. Stalker broke his maiden here that evening going 6.5 furlongs for a $10K tag in his second following a Karl Broberg claim. Gelding by 'Blame' has a bit more early speed than 'Tapster' and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Rebel Gentleman) (5-1) - Four-year-old tired here going 6.5 furlongs for a $15K tag at this 2l condition Jan. 3. He broke his maiden at this trip when debuting Nov. 11 and is dropping down in class while cutting back in distance.
4th pick: #8 (Shambolic) (6-1) - He was 2 lengths in back of 'Tapster' here at this level and distance Jan. 10, then tired to finish third Jan. 28 at Sam Houston Downs facing tougher. Speed/stalker will take them as far as he can.