Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (PALERMO STYLE) (2-1) - Freshened up since Jan. 25, he ships back from Santa Anita where he missed by a 1/2 length at this level and distance on the grass. He's been competitive in both starts here in the past and enters off a quick half-mile local breeze March 17. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Minister's Glory) (5-2) - Tommy Town home bred hasn't raced since late May and will be running on a poly surface for the first time. 4yo has finished second four of six at this level on the grass and is dangerous from off the pace if ready.
3rd pick: #1 (Persistence) (10-1) - Longshot has sharp early speed, has the rail, and is stretching out in distance in his third back from almost an 8.5 month layoff. He should be in this from gate-to-wire at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Jagr On the Rocks) (8-1) - Another sprinter that is stretching out, he's tired after being involved in pace-duels in his first pair. Heavily bet in each, he's from a dangerous barn (Jon Wong) and must be left in the mix.