Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (TRAPPER PEAK) (7-2) - He's finished second in both starts, the latest coming here going 7 furlongs for a $40K tag Jan. 15. It's noted that he was claimed that day but the stewards voided the transaction within the next several days. Down a bit in price and shortening up in distance he gets a very slim edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Pepe the Legend) (6-1) - $120,000 purchase tired after rushing up following a poor break debuting here facing much tougher Feb. 3. Trainer Dou O'Neill brings him back quickly, drops him way down in class, and 3-year-old has the rail. A win candidate with an alert beginning.
3rd pick: #7 (Sharon's Fury) (5-2) - Listed as the morning line favorite, he raced evenly when finishing a close up fourth in a small field (6six when debuting here for a $50K tag Jan. 25. Trainer Jeff Bonde (14% second time out) drops him down and has worked him twice his first attempt. An obvious contender.
4th pick: #6 (Sandbed) (10-1) - Longshot tired badly when finishing 12 lengths in back of 'Trapper Peak' Jan. 15. However it was his first race in 2.5 months and he came back with a quick 5 furlong breeze Feb. 10. Look for an improved effort at a big price.