Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (X Y RUNNER) (8-5) - NEW gelding is facing winners for the first time. Speedy and lightly-raced, he was an easy maiden winner here going 7 furlongs for a $12,500 tag Jan. 25. He's worked fast twice since and the high percentage George Navarro has him will spotted.
2nd pick: #6 (Talento) (5) - He ships from Tampa Bay Downs where he raced both side and evenly going a mile on the turf for a $16K claiming price Feb. 2. It was his second back following a year's layoff and he's down in class. switching to the dirt, and cutting back in distance.
3rd pick: #5 (Luminary Flight) (6-1) - 5-year-old raced evenly when finishing fourth of eight, beaten 4 lengths racing at this level and distance Feb. 11. Claimed that afternoon by Andy Williams, he brings him back quickly and gelding can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Not Chopped Liver) (4-1) - He's another with some changes for this attempt. Four-year-old by 'Stay Thirsty' is dropping down to a new low, moves from grass to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. He has the rail, races third back of a two month break and should show whatever he has in this spot.