Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (SUPER DUPER COOPER) (7-2) - He's been competitive in all three starts here since coming off a two-month layoff Dec 30. Each has been at this mile distance facing weaker and he runs today off a claim for $35K by Rich Baltas March 21. New trainer has won with 7 of 21 (33%) with that move in 2018-19 and I give this 5 yo a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Route Six Six) (3-1) - Lightly raced 4yo is facing winners for the first time. A $340,000 4yo by 'Quality Road', he broke his maiden here by a 'head' at this distance Dec 31. It was his first race in 9 months and he earned a big figure. Working steadily and a win threat.
3rd pick: #6 (California Journey) (8-1) - Cal-bred tired badly at this level and distance March 3. He was involved in a pace-duel while between horses through fast fractions and can factor today in a contest without a lot of speed signed on.
4th pick: #1 (He Will) (9-2) - From the same barn (Jerry Hollendorfer) as 'California Journey', he's moving up in class after missing by a length here at this distance for a $40K tag Feb 24. Cal-bred has won stakes on the grass in the past but has a good record on dirt 8-2-2-2. Veteran has a ground saving post and Raf Bejarano is aboard.