Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (NAVY HYMN) (7-2) - On the sidelines since early August, 3yo has finished 2nd in all three starts facing tougher. He returns a NEW gelding and is running without blinkers for the first time. Working both steadily and above average, leading rider Raf Bejarano is aboard.
2nd pick: #9 (Mountain Hero) (6-1) - Speedy sort has been competitive in two of his four starts and is working fast here for his first race since Jan. 29th. The level and distance are fine, and he should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #11 (Gone With It) (4-1) - NEW gelding has been competitive in all four starts since dropping down to race at this $30,000 claiming price. He was only a length behind 'Mountain Hero' last November and can factor with his best.
4th pick: #8 (Deputy Dane) (6-1) - Another NEW gelding, he's training fast for his first since debuting in late Nov. at Del Mar. He raced both wide and evenly that day and is dangerous at a square price.