Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HUNTER O'RILEY) (7-5) - He's by far the class of this small field and stakes placed 4yo is training nicely for his first since beaten two lengths in a G3 at Gulfstream Jan 28. Has the rail and he should beat these with his best.
2nd pick: #6 (Patrick's Day) (5-1) - Tampa Bay Downs shipper rallied to finish third there facing weaker. Strong finisher was racing off a 2.5 month layoff that day and should be sharper in this longer contest. It's noted that Javier Castellano is riding.
3rd pick: #7 (Wayward Kitten) (4-1) - 'Long winded' gelding seemingly can 'run all day' without getting tired. Consistent sort finished second the only other time he raced at this 12 furlong trip.
4th pick: #2 (Scorch) (8-1) - Five-year-old is racing for the first time in three months. He has more early speed than most and is bred to love both the turf and this longer distance. At one time trainer Mike Dickinson was one of the best grass conditioners in the country.