Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CHICO GRANDE) (3-1) - The morning line favorite, lightly raced 5-year-old missed by a 'neck' here at this level Feb. 10. Speedy gelding is stringing starts together following several layoffs and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Uncle James) (7-2) - He rallied last out to finish only a 'head'behind 'Chico Grande.' It was his second back off a two month break and strong finisher draws a ground saving post.
3rd pick: #7 (Snow Fighter) (4-1) - He's racing third off a 3.5 month break and first following a Rudy Rodriguez claim (a strong 37% winning angle). Barn drops him in class and shortens him up in distance. A fast and/or contested pace would help out his chances.
4th pick: #3 (Driving Me Crazy) (5-1) - NEW gelding races off a 4.5 month layoff and speed/stalker is from the barn of Linda Rice. She's having a great meet and wins at a solid 30% rate off of long absences.