Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (SIR ESKE) (2-1) - He rallied to finish second here at this tag going 8.5 furlongs Feb. 12. 5yo is brought back in two weeks by the capable Sam Breaux and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Chromed Heart) (6-1) - Price play chased the pace before tiring to finish fourth about 8 lengths in back of 'Sir Eske' Feb 12. It was his 2nd start back following a four-month layoff, and the fine barn of Bev Burress is adding blinkers. A win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Charming Bullet) (4-1) - One of two long time maidens entered by trainer Phil Dison and the pair race uncoupled. He ran 5th last out, behind both 'Sir Eske' and barn-mate 'Majestic Society' while finishing on equal terms with 'Chromed Heart'. A late threat.
4th pick: #3 (Majestic Society) (8-1) - The 2nd of the pair from Phil Dison, he was 5 behind 'Sir Eske' last out while in front of both 'Charming Bullet' and 'Chromed Heart'. However. in his previous start, he was beaten 7.5 lengths by the former. He'll need some pace help for anything more than a minor award.