Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (JILL MADDEN) (2-1) - The morning line favorite tired after being involved in a pace-duel facing tougher Jan. 28. She had 'won' her debut Dec. 31 racing at this $50K tag, but was disqualified and placed 2nd. Back down in class, she's worked twice since her latest.
2nd pick: #7 (Tiz Seeking a Win) (7-2) - Away since Nov. 17, she's dropping into a claimer for the first time, moves from grass to dirt, and shortens back up in distance. Along with all those changes, trainer Carla Gaines adds blinkers. Dangerous today.
3rd pick: #5 (Minister's Curl) (9-2) - She enters off a pace-chasing 2nd place finish here at this level Jan. 28. A factor, but she'll need to improve for any chance at knocking off 'Jill Madden.'