Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SOMEWHATOPTIMISTIC) (3-1) - Filly raced very greenly when debuting here at this $16K price tag going 5.5 furlongs Jan. 4. Bet down 8-5 she was claimed that afternoon by Armando De La Cerda (29% off the barn change). He brings her back quickly, stretches her out a furlong, and has his go to rider - Esimilio Jaramillo aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Body High) (12-1) - She's dropping to a new low and has blinkers back on following a one race experiment. The changes are from her new trainer (Jose Velez) and this 3-year-old moves from a poor outside post to the two-slot.
3rd pick: #6 (Lawless Lady) (7-2) - Lasix is added to Florida bred who is racing for the first time since Nov. 10. She finished a distant third that day for a $25K tag and drops to a new low. It's noted that leading rider Luis Saez is aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #7 (Email) (5-2) - The morning line favorite, she tired last out following a poor break here Jan. 15 for a $25K tag. Daughter of 'Bodemeister' had finished second in her previous start at this $16,000 claiming price and is an obvious contender.