Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (HOFFENHEIM) (2-1) - One of a pair entered by trainer Bob Baffert, this $900,000 son of 'Midnight Lute' has finished 2nd in three straight starts. He's shipping back from Oaklawn Park where he missed by just under a length following a slow start. He's worked since returning here and will be tough to beat with an alert break.
2nd pick: #8 (Driven West) (12-1) - Longshot is the second of the Baffert pair. Colt raced evenly when debuting here going six furlongs Feb. 6th. $300K son of 'Awesome Again' has worked three times since, including a quick five-furlong drill Feb. 22nd. Baffert wins at an 18% rate second time out and at a 20% clip on the stretch out in distance. 'Live' price play.
3rd pick: #5 (Inhibition) (5-2) - Speedy and improving, he set a pressured pace and held to check in 2nd here at this level going a bit farther Feb. 7th. He's worked three times since, and 'Hall of Famer' Mike Smith is back aboard following a one race absence.
4th pick: #2 (One More Round) (12-1) - Colt by the speedy 'Discreet Cat' is stretching out in distance and is making back-to-back starts for the first time. Quick from the gate, the rail is his for the taking. He's dangerous at a big price if left alone on the lead in the early stages.