Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (OWNING) (3-1) - Grey gelding missed by a 'neck' here at this level traveling six furlongs Feb. 17. It was his second back off a pair of layoffs and first following a Jack Carava claim. He's worked three times since and his outside post at today's 6.5-furlong distance is a plus.
2nd pick: #1 (Violent Behavior) (8-1) - Longshot broke his maiden here going five furlongs on a sloppy surface for a $50K tag March 2. That contest was taken 'off the turf' and was his sixth straight solid effort. I think he can factor right back at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Wild Bean) (4-1) - A very lightly raced state bred, he was a 6.5-length maiden winner here going six furlongs facing $50K Cal bred claimers Feb. 17. Only his second start, he was bet down to heavy 3-5 favoritism, and the figure earned puts him squarely in this if repeatable.
4th pick: #7 (Toothless Wonder) (6-1) - Lightly raced and well bred, he tired here at this distance facing tougher Feb. 9. It was his first start since June 30, and he most likely needed the race. Colt by 'Street Boss' has worked four times since, drops in class, has blinkers on, and draws a good post. In the mix.