Top pick: #9 (ROAN LEGACY) (3-1) - Lightly-raced gelding showed speed facing much tougher in both starts as a juvenile in 2013. On the shelf for 11 months, veteran Sturges Ducoing has him working nicely for his return and drops him way down in class. Takes this if ready.
2nd pick: #1 (Roatan) (7-2) - He takes the same large drop as "Legacy" and has a recency edge on that rival. Gelding by "Gold Tribute" has the rail, sharp speed, and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Honkytonkin) (6-1) - Longtime maiden has been freshened up since early March and has some sharp local works on view. Fits on figures and is a win candidate with his best.
4th pick: #4 (Lindenrealzeal) (8-1) - Home-bred colt comes off a career best when he checked in 4th of 10, beaten just over two lengths racing here at this level and distance April 25th. Can factor at a square price if that effort is repeatable.
5th pick: #3 (Wishy Washy Way) (15-1) - Four-year-old has some early speed, but has been losing a lot of ground during the stretch run. He enters off a career best April 19th and that was his first start since early August. Don't just dismiss.