Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MEWANNAROSE) (7-5) - Clearly the main speed, veteran gelding is racing first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim (36%) and a subsequent eight-week freshening. Working steadily, and leading rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard.
2nd pick: #6 (Rockford) (3-1) - Veteran gelding moves up in class after missing by a 'nose' here at this trip Feb. 4 racing for a $25K claiming price. A stakes winner in the past, 6yo loves this distance (11-5-2-1). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Dad' Z Laugh) (5-1) - Speed/stalker raced evenly when finishing 3rd in a lower-level starter-allowance Feb. 2. It was his first in eight weeks and first off an Oscar Barrera III claim. May grab a share despite facing tougher.