Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (GUS'S TIZZY) (7-2) - He was a very easy maiden winner here going 6.5 furlongs on a muddy surface for a $10K tag Nov. 30. Claimed that afternoon by the leading trainer at this meet (Karl Broberg), he wins at a 28% rate first off the barn switch and this 4yo by 'Tiznow' gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Bye Bye Shanghai) (4-1) - Speedy sort broke his maiden here by just over 8 lengths going a mile Oct. 19. In his follow up at the same distance Nov. 30 he tired after chasing a quick pace facing tougher. Down in class for this attempt, he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Jail House) (3-1) - NEW gelding ships from Remington Park where he broke his maiden going 6.5 furlongs Dec. 7. Much improved since blinkers went on two back, he's dangerous in his local debut.
4th pick: #4 (Blue Warrior) (5-2) - A maiden winner going 6 furlongs for a $30K tag July 20 at Ellis Park, he was claimed that afternoon by Tom Amoss. Unraced since, new barn wins at a 30% rate first off the claim and at a 24% clip off of long layoffs. Colt must be left in the mix.