Top pick: #7 (ADIRONDACK EXPRESS) (9-5) - Gelding was a winner here at this trip racing for a $20K tag on April 3rd as he cleared the 2l condition. He drops in price, fits these conditions, draws a fine outside post, and likes this distance (4-2-1-1).
2nd pick: #1 (Lure of the South) (3-1) - He races first off a Jamie Ness claim ( a 39% winning angle)and enters this in good form. Freshened up since March 15, new barn has him working sharply and this strong finisher is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Jemaru) (5-2) - Twelve-time winner stretches out in distance for the Steve Asmussen barn. Veteran is a pro at this trip (18-6-5-2) and the faster the pace, the better his chances.
4th pick: #5 (Mr Topia) (6-1) - Florida shipper races first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim (25%) and off a 4 month layoff (15%). Gelding has the best early speed of this field and is dangerous at a square price.