Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (BRIX) (3-1) - The gelding is cutting back in distance after tiring here at this level going a mile Feb. 8. He was a bit 'hard to handle' that afternoon while in his previous start he had finished 2nd at this trip Jan. 4. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Grandpa Louie) (2-1) - Very fast from the gate, 'Louie' has finished 2nd both dirt sprints racing at this level. Trainer Peter Miller switches him to the grass and this gelding by the speedy 'Coil' is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Preaching Trainer) (4-1) - He was bet down to 9-5 favoritism when debuting here at this level Jan. 31 in a contest that was taken 'off the turf'. He ran 3rd that day after a slow beginning, has worked fast twice since, and is dangerous in this spot.