Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (JOINT TENANT) (5-2) - Speedy veteran stayed on until the final stages racing at this tag going 6.5 furlongs Feb. 26. He draws a better post, shortens up a bit, and 8-year-old gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Eighteencharacters) (7-2) - He ships back from New Mexico where he won two of three dirt sprints at Rilito Downs. Very quick from the gate, he's well spotted after tiring in his latest there in a minor stakes. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Seven Torrents) (2-1) - Old timer has been sharp here in three of his last four and was only beaten a 'neck' at this level going 5 furlongs Feb. 24. The additional furlong and outside post are a plus as all the early speed is to his left in the gate. 11-year-old has a pedigree from a long gone past as he's by a stallion who was sired by 'Seattle Slew,' the Triple Crown winner from 1977.