Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (DEAN MARTINI) (7-2) - $220,000 purchase rallied while wide to finish 2nd here at this level going a mile Feb. 29. Competitive in five of six overall, he gets an additional 1/16th of a mile to travel today, and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Oxide) (5-1) - Gulfstream shipper finished 3rd of 10, missing by just under a length there going nine furlongs in an 'off the turf' contest Feb. 15. Speed/stalker had a nice half-mile work at Keeneland March 26 and is dangerous in this spot.
3rd pick: #9 (Eddy Forever) (6-1) - Home-bred by 'Medaglia d'Oro' has been idle since Jan. 25. He's making his first start away from the So. California circuit and his first for trainer Bob Diodoro, a strong 28% winning angle. He has some early speed and a near bullet half-mile local work April 5. In the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Urbanite) (9-2) - A $230K son of 'Bodemeister,' he's working fast for his first since Jan. 18. Colt has made up ground in both starts and had tough outside draws each time. I think he'll be competitive at a square price.