Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HELAMAN) (7-2) - He's racing third back from almost a half-year's absence and is stretching out in distance. Well bred 3yo ran evenly while wide sprinting here at this tag March 1 and draws the rail for this longer attempt. Trainer Blaine Wright wins at a solid 23% with this move and I like this one's chances.
2nd pick: #4 (Bubba Bay) (5-2) - Lightly raced colt is one of two entered by trainer Steve Sherman. He rallied to finish third when debuting in a sprint at this $12,000 tag Feb. 8, then raced both wide and evenly at this trip for a $20,000 claiming price March 9. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Empire Wicket) (4-1) - Gelding raced close up before rallying to check in third of nine, beaten just under a length debuting here at this level going 6 furlongs March 1. Trainer Ed Moger Jr brings him back in three weeks and is stretching him out to a mile.
4th pick: #5 (Smiling Matt) (3-1) - He's finished third in his last pair here, both at this distance. One-run type fits with his best, but needs to do better in the final furlong.