Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CHIRPING) (3-1) - On the sidelines since Oct. 26, he brings a 3-race winning streak in his first off a Saffie Joseph Jr. claim, 32-for-79 (41%) off of that transaction since Jan. 1 of 2019. Speed/stalker gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #9 (French Quarter) (7-2) - Veteran has won 3 of his last 5 starts and did so here at this distance for a $6250 tag Dec. 27. Claimed that day by Gary Jackson, this 9yo loves it here 27-5-8-4 and is a strong factor if he holds his form off the barn change.
3rd pick: #3 (Postino's Vow) (9-2) - He moves back to the dirt and down in class following an even effort on the grass Jan. 18. 6yo was bumped at the break and had a wide trip that day and stretch runner from the barn of Jorge Navarro is a late threat.
4th pick: #10 (Smoke n Gloat) (8-1) - Very consistent 6yo has been competitive in three straight. He missed by a 'neck' here going 7 furlongs Jan. 8 for a $6250 tag and was claimed that day by Tony Sano. Speed/stalker draws a good post and should be in this from gate-to-wire.
5th pick: #5 (Zalza) (10-1) - Longshot stretches out of an even effort here at this level going 6 furlongs. Capable at this trip, it's noted Irad Ortiz Jr. sticks with him.