Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (COSMIC TREASURE) (3-1) - He finished 2nd when debuting at this tag Nov. 30 and has raced evenly in his follow up pair facing tougher. Trainer Larry Rivelli drops him down and has leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #6 (Beyond the Call) (6-1) - Lightly raced 3yo by 'Colonel John' has been competitive in both starts on the grass with each coming around this price tag. Trainer Kathy Ritvo is eight for 29 (28%) at the meet, and this $145K purchase should be in this from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #3 (Clifton Park) (5-1) - Colt had some traffic issues when beaten by three lengths here for a $50K tag Jan. 30. It was his second back off a 10-week break, his first on the grass, and first in a claimer. Trainer Dal Romans drops him to a $30K tag, and this $75K purchase is in the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Big Treasure) (12-1) - Longshot has the rail, a stalking style, and has been competitive in four straight at this level on the grass. Home bred is capable of factoring at a big price.