Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (SHAFT OF LIGHT) (3-1) - Lightly-raced gelding is taking a big drop in class and is moving back to the dirt. Well bred runner has never raced this low and he finished second at this distance on the main track Nov 13. In a high-energy barn (Jorge Navarro) and 5-year-old by 'Smart Strike' gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Tale Stone) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he just missed here at this level and distance Jan 28. Stalker has been competitive in four of his last five overall and is racing first off a Bob Dibona claim. Castellano retains the mount and this 4-year-old is a major threat if he holds his form.
3rd pick: #5 (Big Distinction) (5-1) - Freshened up since Jan 1, he's working fast for his return and is dropping into a career soft spot. Colt breezed a bullet half-mile here Feb 8 that signals he's going to be sharp off the seven week break.