Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (PURE TALENT) (2-1) - Speedy 5yo is racing first off a Pete Walder claim (a 29% winning angle). As with many successful claiming barns, he drops him down off the purchase price. Trainer is also adding blinkers, and this Florida bred has a fine local record (11-1-5-2).
2nd pick: #1 (Clear Status) (3-1) - Very lightly raced 6yo rallied to finish 2nd here at this level and distance Jan. 29th. He lost some early position when 'bothered' at the break, but still earned a career best 'figure.' Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (El Grand Gayego) (4-1) - Gelding has improved his overall game since trainer Al Maymo added Lasix three starts back. Stalker has gone 3-1-2-0 since then and is another coming off a career best 'figure.' Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Forest Warrior) (8-1) - Even paced colt has run that way in both starts since dropping down to this claiming price. He will need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than a small slice of this.