Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (NOBLE MOJAVE) (12-1) - Longshot is lightly raced, is stretching out in distance, and is racing third back from a two-month break. Capable barn (Manny Ortiz) adds blinkers, and the trainer has won with seven of 21 (33%) on the stretch out angle.
2nd pick: #3 (Budrick) (6-1) - Grey gelding is another that's lightly raced and is trying a two-turn trip for the first time. 4yo earned a good 'figure' here at this claiming price going 5.5 furlongs Jan. 19th. His connections bring him back quickly, and this Cal bred can factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #10 (Guybrush) (6-1) - 4yo has no early speed and draws a tough outside post. He's been 'nibbling' a bit lately and finished a distant 3rd here at this distance facing a bit tougher Jan. 11th. He should improve a bit in his second attempt at a two-turn trip.
4th pick: #5 (Rock of Faith) (5-1) - Speedy sort is another stretching out in distance. He set a pressured pace and held to check in 2nd of 10, beaten by 2.5 lengths, going 6.5 furlongs here Jan. 11th. It was his second back from a 13-month layoff and was a solid effort. Dangerous on the front end.