Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (FLORIDA COTTON) (2-1) - Grey gelding has been freshened up since finishing second here at this level going 7 furlongs Jan. 24. Claimed that afternoon by Bob Falcone Jr. ( 21% angle), he has him shortening up a furlong and has Luis Saez aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Morocco) (9-2) - He's taking a big drop in class, is switching from grass to dirt, and is shortening up in distance. 5yo is working fast, fits on figures, and trainer Bill Mott has John Velazquez aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (Vinnie Van Go) (4-1) - A lightly raced colt, he moves way up in class after missing by a 'neck' at this trip for a $12,500 price tag Feb. 23. He runs first off a Tony Sano claim 7-for-17 (41%) and he has Jose Ortiz back on a re-ride.
4th pick: #5 (Cowboy Cal) (12-1) - Longshot has been freshened up since Jan. 12. He has some early speed, is working above average, and may grab a share at a square price.