Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (Entry of 1 OPERATOR and 1a MAIMO) (6-5) - This pair has different trainers (Bill Mott and Chad Summrs), but are coupled due to common ownership (Zayat Stables). 'Operator' is well bred, lightly raced, is dropping to a new low while stretching out in distance. 'Maimo' has early speed and ships back from Laurel where he finished 2nd in a sprint March 24. Gelding draws a fine outside post at this one turn mile trip and is a solid compliment to his running mate.
2nd pick: #5 (Contingent Payment) (5-1) - He tired going six furlongs April 18 at Aqueduct at this tag. It was his first since Dec. 21 when Gary Gullo claimed him for $25,000 from Chad Brown at Gulfstream Park. Lightly raced, he's a threat on the front end at a square price.
3rd pick: #6 (Champagne Papi) (4-1) - No speed type raced both wide and evenly facing tougher on the Aqueduct grass April 20. It was his first back from a seven-week freshening, and his best races (4-0-1-3) have come at this one turn dirt mile.