Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (VAUGHN) (8-5) - He finished 2nd here Feb. 15 when his connections dropped him down to this $12,500 claiming price for the first time. Back on a two-week turnaround, blinkers are added, Jose Ortiz stays aboard, and I give this son of 'City Zip' a slight edge, though boxing your bets in this contest is advised.
2nd pick: #2 (Accountant Q) (7-2) - Florida bred rallied while wide to finish third, just over two lengths behind 'Vaughn' Feb 15. It was his 2nd start back following an almost 2.5-month break and he's moving from the 11-post to the 2 slot.
3rd pick: #6 (Starship Taxi) (3-1) - He chased the winner before tiring to finish in back of both 'Vaughn' and 'Accountant Q' Feb. 15. Colt is racing third back after spending 9 months on the sidelines and seems ready for his best.
4th pick: #3 (Nation U S A) (15-1) - This is start #40 for this 5yo in search of his maiden win. He was only 3 lengths behind 'Accountant Q' last and did so from a difficult post (11 of 12). He draws much better and is capable of getting a minor award at a big price.