Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (VEGAS KITTEN) (3-1) - NEW gelding moves up a bit in price after missing by just under 2 lengths going a mile for a $30K tag Jan. 12. It was her second back following an 8.5-month layoff and runs today off a Mike Case claim. Trainer rarely plays the claiming game and that should add to the appeal of this 5yo by 'Kitten's Joy'.
2nd pick: #2 (New York Style) (7-2) - Speedy colt is moving the turf for the first time. Son of 'Malibu Moon' broke his maiden here sprinting on the dirt for a $50K tag Dec 15 in his first off a Jorge Navarro claim for $40,000 Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs. In his follow up Jan 29, he checked in a pace-setting second going a mile facing $50K starter-allowance foes. His speed/stalking style and inside post make him a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Jack B Winkle) (15-1) - An interesting longshot is lightly raced, is making his third start back following a long layoff, and is trying the grass for the first time. The gelding has early speed and is dangerous at a big price.
4th pick: #4 (Lucky Mike) (10-1) - Another longshot, he missed by 3 lengths here at this tag and trip Feb. 5. It was a positive effort, he fits on figures and is capable of factoring a large odds.