Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (CARTOONIST) (5-2) - Speedy 4-year-old is switching from turf to dirt and shortening up in distance. He tired last out after rushing up following a poor start here at this level going a mile on the grass Jan 31. He's two-for-six at this trip, with one of those coming Dec 10 on conventional dirt at Los Alamitos.
2nd pick: #1 (Black Tornado) (5-1) - He finished a non-threatening third here at this distance facing tougher Jan 27. It was his first since Dec 9 and owner/trainer Bruce Dillenbeck has him nicely spotted. One-run type is a major factor with his best.
3rd pick: #6 (Mr Candy) (10-1) - On the sidelines since Sep of 2014, he has some impressive local works on view. 5-year-old has a new trainer Mike Anderson who is 31% with new stock. Barn has had him gelded and this well bred runner can factor at a big price if ready.
4th pick: #3 (Crown King) (6-1) - He's gone 3-1-2-0 since coming off a bit more than five month layoff Nov 10. Sharp when facing weaker, his figures fit with these if he can handle a big move up in class.