Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (THEBIGFUNDEMENTAL) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he enters following a strong debut on the main track at Gulfstream park March 15. Going a mile that afternoon, he was involved every step while finishing second beaten just under a length. Trainer Todd Pletcher (31% second time out) has worked him four times since, the latest pair coming here after shipping north.
2nd pick: #7 (Clear N Convincing) (5-2) - $370,000 purchase raced evenly when debuting in a large field (12) going a mile Feb. 18 at Gulfstream. Trainer Chad Brown (24% second time out) has breezed him six times heading into this contest and all have been local. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Romanus) (10-1) - Freshened up since his debut Jan. 22 at Gulfsteam, he's working well above average and has blinkers on. Very wide in his grass debut, son of 'War Front' should improve some in this spot. It's noted that there's a late jockey switch to Javier Castellano.
4th pick: #5 (Myakka River) (5-1) - Phipp's home bred is stretching out in distance and does so with blinkers on. Bred to be a good performer, it's of note that Jose Ortiz is aboard for the first time.