Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (DOC CURLIN) (2-1) - Veteran is nicely spotted by leading trainer Bob Diodoro after winning by a 'neck' here at this distance facing a bit tougher Dec. 3. Competitive in seven of eight since being claimed for $12,500 here April 3, the 7yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Timely Prize) (7-2) - Canadian bred has won 14 of 20 starts, all on the dirt, and has won two in a row since shipping south from Centennial Downs during Nov. 7yo has a flexible style and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Lode the Gold) (12-1) - Another who knows how to win, he's had his picture taken in 10 of 23 starts, all on the dirt, and he has finished 2nd five times. He finished 2nd here going five furlongs facing a bit weaker Dec. 11 and is capable of impacting at a square price with his normal effort.