Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BASINCA) (4-1) - He's moving up in class in his first off a Bob Diodoro claim (27%). Stretch runner won here going seven furlongs for a $25K price tag Jan. 1, the day he changed barns. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Tengas Ransom) (8-1) - Longshot returns from almost a two-month break as a NEW gelding. Speedball has the rail, is working fast, and has an excellent record on the local dirt (5-2-3-0). A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Annie's Candy) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, he moves back to the dirt following a win facing tougher while sprinting on the Del Mar grass Dec. 1. He has back class and has run well here in four of five starts on the main track.