Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (GEM TWIST) (2-1) - He's taking a sharp drop in class and is switching from grass to dirt in his second back from a 2 1/2 month layoff. Gelding made up some ground on the turf last out and has worked twice since. Believe he has only one serious challenger.
2nd pick: #4 (Charlie's Wisdom) (5-2) - Long-time maiden moves back to the dirt following an even and wide effort on the grass Jan 13. Canadian bred had finished second and third here in his previous pair on the dirt going a one-turn mile. Castellano stays aboard and this stalker is the main danger.
3rd pick: #7 (Huddyup) (8-1) - 5-year-old is racing third back from a seven week break and showed some improvement in his latest. Not a win threat, but he has good early speed and runs with blinkers on. Can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #2 (Power On Earth) (4-1) - Very lightly-raced colt rallied while wide to check in fourth of eight, beaten 3 1/2 lengths racing here at this claiming price going a mile Jan 18. It was his best to date and first on the dirt. 4-year-old breaks just off the rail and can grab a share with some improvement.