Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (STYLE DADDY) (7-2) - He's been competitive in all three starts and has done so at this mile trip in his latest pair. One-run type ran 2nd at a $12,500 tag Jan. 13, then checked in an even 4th facing $18K claimers Feb. 15. Trainer Jed Josephson drops him to a new low ($8000) and I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #8 (Beer Slinger) (6-1) - The main speed, the sprinter is stretching out around two-turns for the first time. In shape, gelding has been competitive in three of six to date and should be in this from gate-to-wire at a big price.
3rd pick: #9 (Bombay All Day) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, he's one of two entered by trainer Steve Sherman. Colt finished 2nd of 7, beaten a length here at this tag and trip Feb. 18 and is an obvious win candidate at a short price.
4th pick: #5 (Magic Bro) (4-1) - The field's most experienced maiden ships from Santa Anita where he ran poorly facing a bit tougher at this distance Feb. 10. His previous pair were acceptable and this home bred can factor if he handles the Tapeta surface.