Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CALEX) (7-2) - Lightly raced stalker moves up a condition after winning here at this claiming price going a mile. He cleared the 2l level that day in what was his first ever racing around two-turns. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Pyrotechnics) (7-2) - Cal bred won back-to-back starts here in December and has been competitive in one of three at this level since then. Stretch runner is from the barn of leading trainer Bob Diodoro and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Confisio) (4-1) - 5yo rallied to finish 2nd here at this level going a mile Feb. 3rd. It earned him a career best 'figure,' and he's raced himself back into shape following a return from a 9.5-month layoff Dec. 21st. In the win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Salt Power) (3-1) - Stretch out sprinter has finished close up in three straight at this level going shorter. He has back class, and his latest effort Feb. 6th was his best overall since March of 2015. Has the rail, and his stalking ability should have him involved from gate-to-wire.