Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (STONE CROSS) (5-2) - Well bred 4-year-old drops back down following a distant second place finish when facing tougher here at this distance March 25. In his previous race gelding by 'Harlan's Holiday' missed by a 'neck' in his only other time in a claimer. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Nalu) (3-1) - Improving gelding ships back from Charles Town where he missed by a length facing tougher. Competitive in four straight, 4-year-old is a threat with just a small step forward.
3rd pick: #4 (It's an Honor) (9-2) - The field's only filly, she's making only her second start. Well bred 4-year-old raced evenly following a troubled break when debuting here against her own sex for a $30,000 claiming price March 13. Trainer Bernie Houghton is 20 for 83 (24%) at the meet and this daughter of 'Songandaprayer' should factor with a clean beginning.
4th pick: #1 (Best Choice) (8-1) - He ships in from Philadelphia Park for his Penn National debut. Four-year-old has broken slowly in his last pair going longer and is cutting back in distance for this attempt. A stretch threat if he can break with his field.