Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (PICKENS) (4-1) - Colt tired late to finish second here at this level and Feb. 7. Stakes placed twice last year as a 2yo, son of 'Goldencents' is from the Asmussen barn and gets a slight edge in a very competitive contest.
2nd pick: #4 (Toni's Star) (8-1) - Sharp in four of five starts he raced evenly when checking in third, 1.5 lengths in back of 'Pickens' Feb. 7. 3yo by 'Star Guitar' moves off the rail and that may lead to a less stressful trip.
3rd pick: #2 (Langs Day) (5-2) - The morning-line favorite, he won his debut here by 6 lengths at this distance Feb 7. He did so despite racing a bit 'greenly' and it's noted the 3rd finisher broke his own maiden next out. An obvious contender.
4th pick: #1 (Slither) (6-1) - Speedy sort tired while wide to finish behind both 'Pickens' and 'Toni's Star' going 5 furlongs Feb. 7. An easy maiden winner in his previous start, his early speed, and rail post should help his chances as he races beyond 5 furlongs for the first time.