Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (HIGH AMPLITUDE) (2-1) - One of several 'Triple Crown' nominees entered, he rallied from far back to finish a distant second here when debuting at this level going a mile on a sloppy track Jan. 26. He worked fast Feb. 16, and trainer Chad Brown (29% second time out) stretches him out around two-turns.
2nd pick: #6 (Felix the Fox) (4-1) - Blinkers go on this home bred by 'Tapit' who has been competitive in three straight at this level racing at Belmont and Aqueduct. He has good tactical speed, is working steadily, and his trainer 'Shug McGaughey' is having a strong meet.
3rd pick: #8 (Ranger Up) (7-2) - He exits the same last race as 'High Amplitude," and he rallied while wide to check in third, almost 4 lengths behind that rival. He's breezed three times since at Palm Beach Downs and this $575,000 purchase must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Identifier) (4-1) - Speedy sort tired following a poor start when finishing behind both 'High Amplitude' and 'Ranger Up' here Jan 26. He had finished second in three straight prior to that and this colt worked very fast Feb 16.
5th pick: #2 (Haunt) (6-1) - Well backed in his sprint debut here Feb. 2, he made up a bit of ground late to check in a non-threatening fourth. A home bred by 'Ghostzapper', he's stretching out in distance and Jose Ortiz stays aboard.