Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (STARTING BLOC) (4-1) - Lightly raced and well bred, he's dropping into a claimer in his first start since Nov. 12. He raced wide and evenly when facing tougher in both starts last fall, is working steadily for this attempt, and gets a slim edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Kinematico) (10-1) - Longshot has fine early speed, and last out tired late here Feb. 16 after setting a quick and pressured pace. I think he has a good shot on the lead at a very big price.
3rd pick: #8 (Amazon Cry) (7-2) - Colt has a flexible style and is training steadily for his first since Nov. 16. Competitive in five straight at or near this level, he's an obvious threat with his best.
4th pick: #9 (Odyssey Explorer) (15-1) - Longshot draws a tough outside post, but is capable of getting a share at long odds with a late rally.