Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (KICK OFF) (6-5) - Godolphin home bred ships from New York where he broke his maiden going 8.5-furlongs on Aqueduct's inner surface Feb 7. Stalker was competitive in five straight prior to his initial win and this well bred 4-year-old can make it two in a row with Jose Ortiz aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Indy Strike) (3-1) - Another who broke his maiden last out, it came here Oct 17. Lightly-raced 5-year-old by 'Curlin' has late running style and is a threat, but he gives away a big recency edge to 'Kick Off.'
3rd pick: #2 (Ask Chuck) (5-1) - Stretch out sprinter was an impressive gate-to-wire maiden winner here going five furlongs for a $25K tag March 1. A career best, it came off a two month break and a trainer switch to Bob Mosco. Four-year-old is bred to handle the distance increase and is dangerous if left alone on the lead in the first half-mile.