Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ROYAL POSSE) (8-5) - One of two entered by leading trainer Rudy Rodriguez, and the pair race uncoupled. This veteran has gone 6-3-3-0 since Rodriguez claimed him for $20,000 last May at Belmont. He finished 2nd here facing 'open' company in the $125K Jazil Stakes Jan. 16th and is back in with fellow New York breds in this spot. Very tough today with a 'trouble' free trip.
2nd pick: #6 (Eye Luv Lulu) (8-1) - With #1 "Saratoga Snacks' a late scratch, that leaves this stretch out sprinter as the main speed. In career best form, he finished 2nd here in a $100K stakes going six furlongs Feb. 15th. Has a shot at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Good Luck Gus) (5-2) - The second of the Rodriguez pair, his lack of speed hurts his chances today. Capable of getting a share with a late rally, he needs some potential pace to close into for anything more than a small slice.
4th pick: #4 (Ful of Mine) (20-1) - He raced here just five days ago finishing 3rd in an allowance going a mile. It was his first since Dec. 31st, and he did so as a NEW gelding. May get a minor award at a big price.