Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (SECEDE) (3-1) - Well bred filly is one of two entered by trainer Chris Clement and the pair race as separate betting interests. Daughter of 'War Front' has been beaten under a length in two straight at this level going shorter and should love this 12 furlong distance. Home bred gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Creative Thinking) (8-1) - Lightly-raced filly has been freshened up since March 10 at the Fair Grounds when she tired late while wide to finish 6th of 12, beaten almost 3 lengths at this level going 8.5 furlongs. She's the type that can 'run all day', 4-year-old has a fine series of local works on view and she has a good shot at a big price.
3rd pick: #5 (Lovin Empire) (4-1) - Another that never gets tired, filly has a strong closing kick and ships from Gulfstream where she rallied to win going 8.5 furlongs facing $50,000 starter-allowance foes March 16. Improving sort must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #7 (Bengala) (7-2) - French import makes her No. American debut of a 7.5 month layoff and a trainer change to Chris Clement. Lightly-raced, she's been training at Payson Park for her return and runs with Lasix for the first time. Tough call, but she can factor if ready.