Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (COMBAT ZONE) (3-1) - He recovered after stumbling at the break to rally into a close-up finish here at this level and distance Jan. 26. He missed by only a 1/2 length in his first ever at today's $50,000 claiming price. 5yo by 'War Front' will beat these with a trouble-free beginning.
2nd pick: #5 (Holy Ghost) (5-1) - A NEW gelding, he hasn't raced since May 11. He just missed here facing $75,000 claiming foes at this trip April 1, then finished a troubled 4th before the long layoff. Working steadily, he's a major threat if ready.
3rd pick: #6 (Honor Guard) (6-1) - A lightly raced 4yo, he rallied late to finish 3rd, just under two lengths in back of 'Combat Zone' here Jan. 26. It was his first on the grass, a career best, and it came in his second back from an eight-month break. He's in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Aussie Fox) (7-2) - 5yo runs first off a Jeff Mullins claim, and he's removing this runner's blinkers while adding leading rider Joel Rosario. Away slowly last out, he was only two lengths behind 'Honor Guard' at the finish, and should factor today.