Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HERO FOR HIRE) (5-1) - Price play moves up a bit in price after winning here going 6 furlongs for a $12,500 claiming tag Feb. 9. He has the rail, a very fast bullet half-mile work Feb 22, and is shortening up a 1/2 furlong in distance.
2nd pick: #4 (Sweet Rafaela) (8-5) - The morning line and probable favorite, the mare is taking a big drop in class in her first race since Jan. 13. She raced evenly that afternoon facing tougher in her first race since June 3. The 5yo is an obvious win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #6 (Blue Chip Betty) (8-1) - Longshot won here in gate-to-wire fashion for a $6,250 price tag Feb. 23. It was her 2nd back after spending 8 months on the sidelines and she runs today fresh off a Vic Trujillo claim. He doubles her up in value and she's capable of factoring at a square price