Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (NOBLE NEBRASKAN) (7-2) - California shipper has a number of changes today that can get him to the winner's circle. Competitive in 3-of-4 facing tougher, he's a NEW gelding, runs with Lasix for the first time, is dropping into a claimer, and this stalker has a ground-saving post. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #5 (No Way Never) (5-1) - Irish bred raced both wide and evenly here sprinting at this $5K tag Feb. 6. Only his second start, it was his first since debuting July 8 at Belmont and he runs today fresh off a Linda Rice claim (a strong 32% winning angle). She stretches him out in distance (29%) and has Javier Castellano aboard.
3rd pick: #2 (Macho Mania) (8-1) - Longshot moves back to the grass following a third-place finish in an 'off the turf' contest Jan. 24 Competitive in 4-of-5 on the turf prior to that attempt, he fits with these and has a good shot at a big price.
4th pick: #3 (Clear Blue Sky) (15-1) - He tired here facing tougher when debuting in a dirt sprint Feb. 23. Back on a quick turnaround, he's switching to the grass, dropping in class, stretching out in distance, and John Velazquez is aboard.