Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DARING DARLING) (5-2) - The probable favorite, lightly-raced 4-year-old has missed by less than a length in two straight while finishing second. Stalker has the rail and ran strongly here at this level and distance on a very sloppy surface Dec. 31.
2nd pick: #6 (Tangled Up in Ju) (4-1) - Stalker is dropping down to race at a new low in claiming price for this attempt. She fits well on figures, is in shape, and is working fast.
3rd pick: #7 (Truly Ponti) (6-1) - Longshot finished a close up fourth here Jan. 27 in an effort that earned her a career best figure. Barn (Hector Palma) is doing well at this meet and this 4-year-old can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Motutapu) (6-1) - Lightly-raced mare drops way down after tiring facing much tougher in the local mud Jan. 6. It was her first facing winners and only her fifth lifetime start. Working fast since while her ability to run a :45 half-mile makes her dangerous at a big price.