Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (PERU) (8-5) - English import drops in class following a series of three stakes races in which she finished second twice. Mare enters off a sharp half-mile breeze March 17 and it's a plus to see Jose Ortiz back on the re-ride.
2nd pick: #3 (Gold Lace) (9-2) - Filly moves up in class after a pair of narrow defeats here facing weaker. Four-year-old has more early speed than most entered and that should have her involved every step at a square price.
3rd pick: #2 (Ladrona) (6-1) - Lightly-raced filly is facing winners for the first time. $160,000 daughter of 'Bodemeister' was an easy 5 length maiden winner going a mile here for a $35,000 claiming price March 2. Race was her 2nd back from a 9.5 month layoff and 4-year-old has plenty of room for upside.
4th pick: #6 (Vendita) (7-2) - Stalker tired while finishing 2.5 lengths in back of 'Peru' here Feb. 17. It was her second back following a pair of layoffs and she gets a big rider upgrade to Julien Leparoux for this attempt.