Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (JUSTIFY) (6-5) - He's looked great in both starts, each easy daylight local scores. $500K son of 'Scat Daddy' is in the Baffert barn, is working fast, and 'big money' rider Mike Smith stays aboard.
2nd pick: #3 (Bolt d'Oro) (2-1) - He holds an experience edge on 'Justify' along with being a multiple stakes winner. Speed/stalker is working very fast and is an obvious win candidate in this rich Derby.
3rd pick: #1 (Instilled Regard) (6-1) - Freshened up since Feb. 17, he's been competitive in all 6 starts, is working steadily, and has the rail. A stakes winner at the Fair Grounds Jan. 13, $1,050,000 son of 'Arch' has won here before and may factor at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Core Beliefs) (12-1) - Longshot is facing winners and is in a stakes both for the first time. Promising colt broke his maiden here going 8.5 furlongs March 8 and may get a minor award if able to avoid a wide trip.