Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SARATOGA MISCHIEF) (8-5) - Promising colt returns to action for the first time since last August. $360,000 yearling purchase broke his maiden when debuting going 5.5-furlongs at Saratoga July 25. He was involved from start-to-finish and defeated future G1 winner 'Greenpoint Crusader' by a 'neck'. Sent right into stakes competition, he missed by less than a length in the historic Saratoga Special (G2) Aug 16. Working well this winter at Palm Beach Downs, he drilled a quick 5-furlongs at Belmont Feb 20 to get ready for this assignment. He should beat this group.
2nd pick: #5 (Remain Silent) (10-1) - Longshot has won second of five starts and is racing off a 2.5 month break. Gelding ships in from Laurel where he worked a sharp five furlongs Feb 20. Mat complete the exacta at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Abiding Star) (5-2) - The second choice on the morning line odds, he's been freshened up since Jan 1 when he broke his maiden going seven furlongs at Laurel for a $40K claiming price. Can factor, but may be over-bet a bit.
4th pick: #4 (Tree Shaker) (9-2) - New York shipper enters in career best form. Colt broke his maiden Feb 15 on Aqueduct's inner surface going six furlongs, then raced evenly while checking in fourth there a week later when facing winners.