Top pick: #4 (MR LEMON TREE) (4-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's cutting back in distance after an even effort going a mile here at this level on Feb 22. Working very fast since and Bejarano is back aboard after a one race absence. The only other time he rode this 4yo, gelding just missed here at this "down the hill" trip Jan 31st.
2nd pick: #1 (Stake Hunter) (8-1) - Like many others entered, he's lightly raced and has been freshened up since Jan 23. He ran deceptively well that day going a mile and is training above average for his return. Price play.
3rd pick: #9 (It Is Living Water) (9-2) - Speedy sort has been sharp in both appearances and last out chased a fast pace while weakening late to finish 4th here going a mile at this level on Feb 22. That was his first on the grass, an encouraging effort, and rare Texas-bred is working fast.
4th pick: #6 (The Custodian) (6-1) - Nice debut here in early January saw him break from a tough post, race extremely wide, and check in a rallying 4th of 12, beaten 4 1/2 lengths going 6-furlongs on the dirt. Freshened up since, he's working very fast and moves to the turf for his comebacker.
5th pick: #5 (Bobby Z Man) (6-1) - Lightly raced and improving, he rallied into a very quick pace to finish a close up 3rd at this level and distance on March 9th. He's worked three times since, the latest pair well above average. Stretch threat.