Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (DIAMOND BACHELOR) (5-1) - The veteran gelding finished third here going 7 furlongs for a $25K tag Dec. 21, Claimed that day by leading trainer Navarro, he moved him way up in class and stretched him out to a mile Feb. 3. He held to finish second after dueling for the top through fast fractions and is dropping back down for this attempt. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Bad Student) (7-2) - He tired here at this distance facing similar type Jan. 16. It was his first following a pair of short breaks and he runs today fresh off a Jay Servis claim. The new barn is having a simply outstanding meet 28 of 59 (47%) and Servis is 18 of 39 (46%) first off the claim in 2018-19.
3rd pick: #1 (Guy Caballero) (3-1) - He pressed a quick pace and held gamely to finish third here going a mile facing tougher Jan. 27. It was his first since Nov. 30, his first ever on conventional dirt, and first off a Saffie Joseph Jr claim. 5yo has a speed/stalking style, has the rail, and has John Velazquez aboard. In the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Chantiment) (4-1) - He's won two in a row here and defeated 'Bad Student' last out. Most all of his success has come at Gulfstream 20-6-4-2 and he's dangerous if he holds his present form.