Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (PARADE BLUE) (5-2) - He ships from the Fair Grounds where he's won two in a row after coming off a 5.5-month layoff Jan. 1. Both have been at 6 furlongs in $20K and $30,000 claimers. A very lightly raced 6yo, he stretches out a bit and is nicely spotted in this starter-allowance ($25K level) where he can't be claimed.
2nd pick: #6 (Over Sensual) (2-1) - State-bred rallied to finish fourth here facing weaker going 6 furlongs Jan 12. He was away slowly that afternoon in his first following a claim by leading trainer Jorge Navarro and is dangerous today with a better beginning.
3rd pick: #1 (Discreet Heat) (5-1) - This gelding has been sharp in five straight starts and moves up in class following a good looking win going a mile for a $12,500 tag Feb. 7. Back in one week, he shortens up a furlong and is much too sharp to ignore.