Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (MAGNIFIER) (8-5) - Gulfstream shipper has finished second in both starts to date. He missed by a 'head' when debuting Sept 7 at Philadelphia Park, then rallied to finish second of nine, beaten two lengths racing at this level and distance Jan 27 at Gulfstream. Working fast since, he makes his NYRA debut off a trainer change to Ralph Nicks. $200K son of 'Awesome Again' has the rail and Irad Ortiz Jr. is aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Porch Pounder) (4-1) - 4-year-old cost $500,000 back in Sep of 2013 and has had his career hurt by injuries. Gelded son of 'Quality Road' finished a distant second here at this level and distance Feb 25. It was his first since Jan 24 of 2015 and first for trainer Gary Gullo. He's making back-to-back starts for the first time.
3rd pick: #3 (Jess I Am) (6-1) - Zayat Stable home bred is cutting back in distance after checking in a pace-chasing third when going a mile here from a tough post Feb 20. Working fast since, he's racing third back off a 3.5 month layoff and is a threat at a square price.
4th pick: #7 (Gorgeous Charli) (8-1) - One of three making their debuts, gelding will be the longest price of that group. $150K 4-year-old by 'Speightstown' has a nice work pattern showing with the latest four drills being well above average.