Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BROADWAY NIKA) (5-2) - Speed/stalker is back in top shape following a return from a pair of layoffs in late November. A winner here at this distance facing weaker Feb. 3, she chased a gate-to-wire winner, and held to check in 2nd at this $8,000 claiming price Feb. 19. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Accelerant) (5-1) - He has much more early speed than most and is racing third back from a seven-week freshening. He tired late Feb. 19 to check in 3rd, 3.5 lengths behind 'Broadway Nika.' He breaks just off the rail and is a factor at a square price.
3rd pick: #7 (Warren's Joe T.) (3-1) - Golden Gate shipper runs first of a claim by owner/trainer Jon Wong (a 29% winning angle). The last time this veteran raced on conventional dirt, he missed by a 'neck' for a $10K claiming price Sept. 30 at Pleasanton. The presence of Bejarano is noted.
4th pick: #1 (Brother Soldier) (20-1) - He's the main speed, and he breaks from the rail. He tired last out after setting a quick and pressured pace here Feb. 26 going seven furlongs. In his previous start, veteran held down the place spot going a mile facing a bit tougher. He's worked fast since and will take them as far as he can.