Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (OVER RIDIN ROYALTY) (5-1) - Nicely bred 4yo is facing winners for the first time. Gelding by 'Malibu Moon' broke his maiden here at this distance Feb. 13th. Owner/trainer Steve Asmussen brings him back in 10 days, and speed/stalker has the rail.
2nd pick: #4 (Okie Chieftan) (8-1) - Oklahoma bred raced evenly here at this level going six furlongs Jan. 16th. Moved to grass and doubling up in price Jan. 29th, he checked in 8th of 11, beaten 2.5 lengths. Trainer Judy Pruitt has him nicely spotted this afternoon, and 6yo can factor at a big price.
3rd pick: #9 (John Louis' Doc) (3-1) - He's racing third back from a 3.5-month layoff and is halving in price. 4yo has been competitive in four straight starts and broke his maiden at this $7,500 claiming price in late September at Retama Park.
4th pick: #2 (Big Lil Red) (6-1) - He's another facing winners for the first time. 5yo broke his maiden here at this distance Jan. 29th. Speedy sort was making his local debut after shipping down from the Fair Grounds. Can factor right back.