Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (FACTORIAL) (5-1) - On the sidelines since Dec. 29, this colt finished a close up 4th here that afternoon at his level and distance. $600K son of 'The Factor' is training above average and has a good shot at a square price if ready.
2nd pick: #10 (Pitino) (3-1) - Son of 'Union Rags' sold for $950,000 and moves back to the turf after finishing 3rd here on the dirt going a mile Oct. 4. He finished 2nd in a turf sprint at Del Mar Aug. 30 in his grass debut and earned a big figure. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Erotic) (10-1) - One of two entered by Rick Mandella, this NEW gelding is cutting back in distance for his first since Dec. 26. No speed type is working fine and should be making up ground late.
4th pick: #2 (Blitzkreig) (8-1) - The second of the Mandella trained pair, he has early speed, is improving, and is working fast. Longshot draws well and is dangerous at a square price.
5th pick: #6 (Shaky Alibi) (7-2) - Lightly raced 4yo has early speed, but hasn't raced since Nov. 12 of 2017. Working steadily, he could factor on the front end if ready.