Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (FIRE LAKE) (8-5) - The probable favorite, gelding has the best early speed and has finished second in two of his last three here at this level and distance. He was bumped in both of those and can beat these with a clean break and trip.
2nd pick: #1 (Shazoom) (7-2) - Colt was bet down to 3-2 favoritism when debuting here for twice this tag Jan 10. He raced wide while within range but came up empty turning for home. Trainer Bret Calhoun brings him back quickly, halves him in value, and is adding blinkers. Major factor from his inside post.
3rd pick: #3 (Walker the Wiz) (9-2) - He was competitive in his first pair at this level and last out lost all chance when he was bumped hard at the break and was forced into a 4-5 wide journey. Can contend in this spot.
4th pick: #5 (Nikispring) (8-1) - Gelding dumped his rider when he hit the gate at the start here Dec 26. He's worked three times since including a bullet five-furlong breeze from the gate Jan 22. Trainer Howard Alonzo adds both blinkers and a different rider.