Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (DRIVEN TO COMPETE) (7-2) - This speed/stalker drops down a bit in his first off a $25K re-claim Feb. 27. He tired late to miss by two lengths that day and drops to race for a $16K tag in this attempt. 6yo has a good post and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Laddie Boy) (3-1) - Old timer is going to the post for the 81st time. He finished 2nd here in a pair of starts in February and runs second off a claim by Chris Hartman. Stalker is working fast, has a great post, fits at the level and distance, and I could have easily made him the top selection.
3rd pick: #4 (On Patrol) (6-1) - Nicely bred 5yo finished 3rd of nine, beaten by six lengths here at this $16,000 claiming price March 21. He had a very wide trip, draws a better post today, and a quick pace would help his late-running style.