Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (TAMAIT) (8-5) - French import ships from Santa Anita where he was a bit 'rank' while racing evenly Jan 17. 4-year-old runs off a trainer change to Bob Diodoro, and he's running away with the title again at this meet at 75 for 217 (35%). He drops this horse to the local bottom and is shortening him up in distance. A sharp local half-mile work Feb signals his readiness.
2nd pick: #4 (Mr. Exchange) (5-1) - Gelding was in some good barns, John Sadler and Steve Miyadi before coming to Turf Paradise. He was a sharp maiden winner here going 6-furlongs Jan 25. By far a career best, think he's a strong factor in his first facing winners.
3rd pick: #7 (Bounced) (3-1) - Lightly-raced 4-year-old missed by a 'head' here racing at this level and distance Feb 1. It was his first at this low a price tag and a repeat of that effort makes him a player in today's finale.
4th pick: #1 (Lemon Drop Mousse) (12-1) - Stretch runner drops down to the local bottom ($3500 claiming price) for the first time. He ran evenly facing tougher Jan 25 and earned a career best figure that afternoon. The faster the pace, the better his prospects.