Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (QUALITY SPECIAL) (2-1) - Lightly raced 4yo drops slightly while switching from turf to dirt. He tired badly after being sent hard here in his grass debut Jan. 20 but had finished second at this level and distance on the main track in his prior attempt. He worked Feb. 8, draws well, and Luis Saez is back aboard following a one-race absence.
2nd pick: #5 (Uncle Gregory) (5-2) - An easy maiden winner sprinting for a $12.% tag Nov. 29, he finished a wide fourth at this level going 6 furlongs Jan.. 29. Back on a quick turnaround, he stretches out in distance and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Monmouth Dr.) (8-1) - Longshot ships from New York where tired badly in a pair at Aqueduct racing at this distance. Lightly raced 4yo has some early speed and leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr accepts the mount. In the mix.