Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (BENE) (3-1) - Very lightly-raced, he's been freshened up since Jan 29 when he raced evenly at this level in a sprint. Working well, leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez stretches him out in distance and has top jockey Irad Ortiz Jr, back aboard. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Vilma) (5-2) - On the sidelines since Jan. 6, 4-year-old was an easy maiden winner here that day at this trip for a $30K claiming price. By far a career best, he's in the hot barn of Linda Rice and is a threat in his first facing winners.
3rd pick: #7 (Portando) (6-1) - Speedy gelding ships back from Philadelphia Park where he was a wire-to-wire winner going seven furlongs for a $40K tag Feb. 11. The main speed, he must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Nominal Dollars) (8-1) - Longshot raced wide after a poor break here at this level and distance Feb. 11. Much more competitive in three straight prior to that and a threat at a big price.