Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (CLEARLYAGOODSTART) (8-5) - Colt is racing third back off a 2.5 month break and enters off a sharp effort here April 3. Arkansas bred rallied to miss by a 'head' that afternoon racing at this claiming price going six furlongs. The additional furlong he travels today is in his favor.
2nd pick: #7 (Wind Clan Warrior) (2-1) - He's cutting back in distance after tiring here to check in a distant fourth at this level going two-turns April 3. Three-year-old had missed by only a 'nose' in his previous race and has the best early speed of this group. A strong win threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Mighty Valentino) (9-2) - Tampa Bay shipper is racing off a trainer switch to Diane Day. Trainer is capable and this grey gelding ran evenly facing tougher in his first pair in Florida. He fits on figures and is dropping in class for his local debut.
4th pick: #6 (Big Monk) (6-1) - The field's only first-time starter is from the same barn (Juan Vazquez) as 'Clearlyagoodstart.' Son of 'Quiet American' is working steadily and meets a weak group in his initial start.