Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (VIOLENT BEHAVIOR) (2-1) - Note: This race has been taken 'off the turf'. This 3yo raced both wide and evenly when finishing fourth at this level going 6.5 furlongs Feb. 16. It was his first following a claim by veteran Frank Lucarelli and this field is much weaker than he faced last out.
2nd pick: #4 (Palaleo) (7-2) - A speedy gelding, he's shortening up in distance after tiring badly in the same last race as 'Violent Behavior' If this $100K purchase gets to the front without pressure, he's a threat to win this in gate-to-wire fashion.
3rd pick: #1 (Samurai Jack) (5-1) - A NEW gelding, he's training steadily for his first since Dec. 29. He has early speed. the rail, and should be in this abbreviated sprint (5 furlongs) from start-to-finish.