Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (MY NAME'S MUD) (7-5) - Mare has an outstanding overall record when on conventional dirt. She's 27-8-8-5 on it and has been competitive in 10 of 12 local starts. Five-year-old was an easy winner here when facing tougher Dec 28 and was claimed that afternoon out of an optional claimer-starter allowance by Don Schell for $5,000. It a straight $5,000 claimer today, she's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Sidus) (4-1) - Strong finisher is seeking her third win in a row. The previous pair came facing weaker, but last out mare earned a career best figure. The faster the pace, the better her prospects.
3rd pick: #6 (Itsherprerogative) (9-2) - Stalker moves up in class after a win here at this distance for a $3,500 claiming price. She cleared the 3l condition that afternoon and is capable of getting a share of this. Jockey Scott Stevens, who rode her last out, jumps ship for 'My Names' Mud.'
4th pick: #5 (Hotaling Heart) (15-1) - She was 3 1/2 lengths behind 'My Name's Mud' last out and had won two of three prior to that. Long shot can impact in the same race exotic bets at a big price.