Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (RAFIDAIN) (7-2) - Colt is dropping in class and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. He cost $400K back in 2012 when sold as a weanling and has had his career marked by injuries. Away 'slowly' here at this distance Feb 28, he tired after rushing up to chase the pace. Can take this with an alert break.
2nd pick: #2 (Let's Be Frank) (4-1) - Oaklawn shipper was bet down to favoritism when debuting there Feb 15 facing special weight foes. He was never involved following a troubled start and is dropping way down in class. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Beaukati) (2-1) - NEW gelding has been sold privately since finishing third here at this level Feb 3. Canadian bred had missed by a length in his previous start Dec 17 and his new trainer (Pete Walder) wins at a 20% rate with new arrivals.
4th pick: #4 (Howlin Mad Smith) (8-1) - Grey gelding has raced evenly in both starts when racing in claimers. Both of those were for a $50K tag and he's dropping down to a new low ($30,000) in this attempt. Can grab a minor award, but he needs to really step it up for any shot at the top prize.