Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (TRISTAN'S TRILOGY) (7-2) - He's cutting back in distance after finishing 2nd at this level going a mile March 12. A career best overall, he has the rail and a flexible running style. Gets the edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Freemark) (4-1) - One of two entered by trainer Bob Baffert. This $800K son of 'Smart Strike finished 2nd here at this level and distance March 11 in a contest that was switched 'off the turf'. Colt has early speed and ran 3rd at this trip on the grass here Jan 16. Bejarano stays with this expensive 3yo.
3rd pick: #9 (Remesses) (8-1) - The 2nd of the Baffert pair, he's a debuting son of 'Pioneer of the Nile'. He has a steady work tab showing and the latest four of those have been on the quick side. Can factor at a square price if ready.
4th pick: #3 (Storm the Shore) (4-1) - Colt finished 2nd here at this level going 5.5-furlongs on the main track Feb 27. It was his 3rd career start and by far a career best. He's moving to the turf and is bred to handle the new surface.
5th pick: #6 (Jimmy Shoes) (15-1) - Longshot showed nothing when debuting in an 'off the turf' contest here March 11. Working fast for this, he's bred to like the grass. May factor at a big price.