Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (AVANTI BELLO) (4-1) - This veteran gelding rallied to finish 2nd here going 8.5 furlongs on a sloppy surface Feb. 3 for a $25,000 price tag. 7yo was claimed that afternoon by Vlad Cerin (a 31% angle) and he brings this nine-time winner back in three weeks while moving him up in class. He gets a slim edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Sheer Flattery) (5-2) - The morning line and probable favorite, 5yo won at this tag and trip here Jan. 1, then was never involved facing tougher on a sloppy surface Feb. 3. A veteran speed/stalker, he should secure the rail at the break and be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Cabin John) (10-1) - Longshot ships back down from Golden Gate Fields where he tired in a sprint at this $40K tag Feb. 3. He's back on conventional dirt and has won two of his last three on it. 4yo by 'Gio Ponti' has a speed/stalking style and is in the mix at a big price.