Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (NOAH KNOWS) (8-1) - A lightly raced 4yo, he's racing third back from a nine-month layoff and is dropping to a new low and runs with blinkers on. He tired last out while wide and moves from an outside post to the rail. State-bred is in one of the hottest barns on the grounds (Bev Burress) and can take this at a big price.
2nd pick: #6 (King Sniper) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's shortening up in distance after tiring badly going a mile at this level Jan. 16. He's been competitive sprinting facing tougher in the past and Diego Saenz stays aboard.
3rd pick: #9 (On a Heater) (4-1) - He finished third here at this level and distance Jan. 23 but was placed second after being bothered by the place runner in the final 1/16th. It was his first race in two months, a positive outing, and it's noted leading rider Tim Thornton stays aboard.