Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BODEGA BAY) (7-2) - Filly has rallied to finish fourth in two straight here. Bumped off stride in both, trainer Ian Wilkes drop her to a new low and has Julien Leparoux aboard for the first time. Daughter of 'Bodemeister' gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Mechuda) (3-1) - Home bred by 'Arch' has had very wide trips after breaking from tough posts in both starts at this meet facing tougher. In a claimer for the first time, trainer Mike Matz has won with 4-of-10 (40%) on this particular drop and he has Jose Ortiz back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #4 (Eight Minute Ellie) (4-1) - She has good early speed and is racing on the turf for the first tome. A very 'hot' barn (Dale Romans) has won 7 races over the past three weeks with maidens ridden by Luis Saez. Dangerous today.
4th pick: #1 (Dudacity) (5-1) - Lightly-raced, she raced evenly when finishing third at this tag and trip Jan. 25. Only her second start, it was her first on the grass, first going two-turns, and she breaks from the rail. Must be left in the mix.