Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (CRACKLIN BREAD) (4-1) - This filly has been competitive in four of her last five starts, is adding blinkers today, and she has positive 'off' track experience. The barn gives her a rider upgrade, and I give her a small edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Purdue) (10-1) - She tired here to finish 4th after setting the pace while racing between horses Jan. 25 in her first race since June 21. Back on a quick turnaround, I think she's a threat at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (Factorize) (5-2) - Daughter of 'The Factor' has been on the sidelines since Aug. 24 of 2017. She had sharp early speed back then, is working steadily recently, and takes a big drop in her return. From a hot barn (Peter Miller), she could trounce these if ready off the 17.5-month absence.
4th pick: #1 (Sweetner) (3-1) - She set a pressured pace and held down the place spot when defeating a pair of this afternoon's rivals Jan. 25. It was her first race in three months, a career best to date, and she came back with a nice half-mile work Feb. 8. 4yo has the rail and must be left in the mix.