Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (BLACK PEPPER) (5-1) - He tired badly here at this level and distance Feb. 10. Lightly raced 4yo was bet down to 7-5 favoritism that afternoon and backed up readily after breaking from the rail. It was his first race in two months, and this stalker should appreciate the move out in the gate.
2nd pick: #7 (Bronze Age) (7-2) - He's dropping to a new low while switching from turf to dirt. 5yo has raced poorly in his last pair, but is capable of impacting today as he faces a very weak group.
3rd pick: #6 (Berger) (6-1) - Canadian bred has been on the sidelines since Sept. 18. He has good early speed, is working fast, and he has a shot at a square price if he gets to the front without being pressured.
4th pick: #3 (Iron Throne) (20-1) - A very lightly raced 5yo, he's racing for the first time since Sept. 13. His latest three works are above average, and he does have some speed. If ready, he could factor at a big price.