Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (LANDOFTHEPHARAOHS) (3-1) - Fair Grounds shipper has run well there in four straight, three on the grass and one on the main track. He has a flexible style, is from a winning barn (Tom Amoss) and the high percentage trainer has this one well spotted for his local debut.
2nd pick: #4 (Catalogue) (4-1) - Lightly raced, well-bred, and improving, gelding broke his maiden here going 6.5 furlongs for a $20K tag Feb. 1. Claimed that evening by Shane Meche, he moves this 4yo by 'Street Cry' up in class for this attempt.
3rd pick: #9 (Rocktizway) (7-2) - Another that's lightly raced, he ships back from New Mexico where he tired badly in a $100K stakes going a mile at Sunland Park Jan. 27. He had won here at this distance Jan. 3 and speed/stalker must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Late Night Mischief) (7-2) - He's stretching out in distance after rallying to finish second here at this level going 5 furlongs Jan. 31. The 4yo has the rail, stalking ability, and leading rider Tim Thornton stays aboard.