Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (SARGEANT DRIVE) (5-2) - A home bred son of 'Tapit', 4yo enters off a wide effort at a one-turn mile Feb. 6 at Gulfstream Park. It was his first race since Nov. 14 and he's one of two entered with a win at today's 9 furlong distance. Working fast, he has the rail, and John Velazquez is aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Mississippi) (4-1) - A $700K son of 'Pioneer of the Nile', he's racing third back off a 8.5 month layoff. Last out at Oaklawn he raced evenly going a mile after finishing second in a sprint there Feb. 15. 4yo ships off a very fast half-mile work April 6 and Luis Saez is aboard.
3rd pick: #3 (Paladar) (3-1) - He's lightly raced, well bred, and ships from Santa Anita following a sharp maiden win going a two-turn mile there Feb. 24. By far a career best, it was his first off a Rich Baltas claim and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Believeinholidays) (9-2) - A 5yo gelding, he's the other member of this field with a win at this 9 furlong trip. Very consistent speed/stalker, has Irad Ortiz Jr aboard and is capable of factoring as he faces winners for the first time.