Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BUCK DUANE) (5-2) - He finished second here at this level and distance Feb. 18. It was his best race on the dirt since Sept. 15 and this afternoon trainer Steve Knapp has Flavien Prat aboard for the first time.
2nd pick: #7 (Ayacara) (4-1) - He was very wide last out when finishing 2.5 lengths behind 'Buck Duane'. It was a solid effort and this one time stakes horse is a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Moon Juice) (6-1) - He's facing winners for the first time. He broke his maiden here by 2.5 lengths going 6 furlongs for a $20K tag Jan. 20 in his first race in two months. His early speed is a plus and he's in the mix at a square price.
4th pick: #9 (Spend It) (10-1) - No speed type finished fourth here at this trip Feb. 18 and did so despite a poor break. He fits with his best, but his lack of speed means he'll need a fast/and or contested pace for anything more than a minor ward.