Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (COOKIE CRISP) (3-1) - He's making only his second start and will be stretching out in distance. Gelding slammed the gate at the break when debuting here Feb. 4 and ran evenly once in stride. Leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez has worked him four times since, and this 4yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Cumberland River) (2-1) - The probable favorite, colt has the best overall form, and breaks from the rail. Working well and Irad Ortiz, Jr. sticks with him. An obvious win candidate, and I could have easily made him the top choice.
3rd pick: #2 (Seat of Honor) (9-2) - Grey gelding by 'Tapit' was only a long 'neck' behind 'Cumberland River' last out, and he had a wide trip that afternoon. 4yo must be left in the three horse win mix.