Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (INTERIOR SECRETARY) (4-1) - Gelding ran 2nd here at this level and distance Feb 4, solid effort came off a seven week break. He regressed a bit in his follow up race Feb 25, but he may not have like the deep going on a muddy surface. Can rebound in this spot.
2nd pick: #9 (Bear Clause) (6-1) - He was never involved following a bumping incident at the start Feb 4. He had been competitive in four straight prior to that and can factor today at a square price.
3rd pick: #1 (Bold Illusion) (10-1) - Longshot has the rail and is lightly raced. Lasix is added after he ran both evenly and wide going a mile here Feb 12. Barn is cutting him back in distance and he has the rail.
4th pick: #10 (El Genio) (8-1) - Speed/stalker draws a tough post, but he can use it to his advantage if he breaks running. Longshot fits with his best and will be a big price.
5th pick: #4 (Starago) (7-2) - Six-year-old has finished second in two of his last four this winter. He's getting a big rider upgrade to veteran Aaron Gryder and can impact with his best effort.