Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (TRUE BELIEVER) (4-1) - Colt cost a whopping $435,000 and runs today for a $10,000 claiming tag. He ships in from Penn National where he set the pace and held to finish second of 11, beaten just over a length. By far a career best, it came off a seven week freshening. He draws outside of the other speed and that will give his rider some early options. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Puttin' Proud) (5-2) - He began his career on the west coast and was competitive in three of five starts on the So. California circuit facing tougher. Claimed Nov 29 at Del Mar by trainer Juan Guerrero for $30,000 he runs him today for $10K. An obvious win candidate and the probable favorite.
3rd pick: #2 (Youroutoforder) (7-2) - Gelding ships back from Penn National where he missed by a 'neck' facing fellow Pa. breds for a $15K claiming price Feb 6. Improving and stretch runner should get a quick pace to rally into.
4th pick: #7 (Cosmic Crash) (10-1) - Speedy sort faces others that may want the top. Last out he chased and tired while racing very wide. He was 11-lengths behind 'True Believer' that evening at Penn National, but he was not pressured when beaten.