Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (CHIEF TIGER) (5-1) - NEW gelding tired badly when debuting for a $50,000 claiming price at this distance March 5 at Santa Anita. He's worked three times since, has been gelded, is dropping in class, and is given a rider upgrade.
2nd pick: #12 (Dramatic Ajgel) (3-1) - He debuted in the same March 5 Santa Anita contest as 'Chief Tiger.' He had a good inside post and finished in front of that rival. Working fast for this attempt and 3-year-old by sprint champ 'Big Drama' is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Blue Ridge Mtn) (15-1) - Longshot is the field's most experienced runner. He ran evenly last out at this tag March 13 at Santa Anita and can grab a share at a big price with a patient ride from his inside post.
4th pick: #9 (Mighty Marini) (6-1) - One of two making their debuts, he's by a speed stallion 'Marino Marini' and has been in steady training at Santa Anita since early February. Home bred need not be much to factor against this group.