Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (LORD SIMBA) (7-5) - $300K son of 'Discreet Cat' has finished 2nd in all three starts. Each have been at this level and distance, the latest coming here Jan. 14. Working both fast and frequently for the Baffert barn, this 4yo should break his maiden in this spot.
2nd pick: #2 (Rafter One) (8-1) - Colt set a quick pace before weakening late to finish 4th at this level going 6.5 furlongs here 'down the hill' March 2. Good effort was only his second start, and first since Aug. 28. Trainer Mike Pender moves him to the dirt and has him making back-to-back starts for the first time.
3rd pick: #3 (Who's Hot) (6-1) - Blinkers go on $200K purchase who was never involved after a very poor break when debuting here Feb. 11. Working fast since, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer wins at a 19% rate second time out, and leading jockey Flavien Prat is back on the re-ride.
4th pick: #6 (Liberation) (15-1) - Longshot is working fast for his first since debuting Sept. 6 at Philadelphia Park. 4yo by 'Malibu Moon' cost $200,000, and his a.m. drills indicate a much better effort is coming.