Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (LOCAL HERO) (7-2) - Very fast from the gate, he broke his maiden here in impressive fashion at this distance Jan. 26. It was his first race in two months and first around two-turns. Sent right into the G2 Risen Star Stakes here Feb. 25, he opened a big early lead but tired to finish third. Working fast for this, I like this $500K son of 'Hard Spun' to win this.
2nd pick: #6 (Guest Suite) (4-1) - Strong finisher rallied to finish fourth in the local Risen Star takes (G2) Feb. 25. Beaten by a pair of today's rivals that afternoon, he's been working very fast since and is a strong win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Girvin) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, he was a sharp winner of the Risen Star (G2) here Feb. 25. Sharp in all three starts, he's still improving and is another working fast for this rich contest.
4th pick: #1 (Patch) (9-2) - One of two entered by trainer Todd Plecher and the pair race uncoupled. Colt broke his maiden going a mile at Gulfstream Park Feb. 18 and earned a high figure. Very lightly-raced, he has the rail and must be left in the mix.