Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (THERE GOES BELLA) (3-1) - 'Bella' has won three of her last fives and is moving up in class in her first following a Marc Vitali claim (21%). She scored by 10 lengths here for a $6,250 tag Feb. 1 and is back in two weeks with Javier Castellano aboard.
2nd pick: #3 (Threat) (4-1) - This mare dueled with a big favorite and eventual winner last out and held to finish a solid 3rd at this level Jan. 24. It was her first off a claim by leading trainer Jorge Navarro, and this 5yo must be left in the mix.
3rd pick: #1 (Hello Juliet) (7-2) - Veteran mare has finished 2nd in three straight at this meet, all at this level. In shape, one run type has the rail, and owner/trainer Rohan Crichton has Irad Ortiz, Jr. taking over for the suspended Paco Lopez.
4th pick: #7 (R True Talent) (5-1) - Very fast from the gate, she was stakes place on Jan. 20 of 2018, but did not run again until Dec. 14. She tired here that day at this level in a start she may well have needed. Working fast, Jose Ortiz is aboard for this attempt.