Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CONNECT) (2-1) - Colt raced wide and held gamely to finish third of eight, beaten four lengths when debuting at this level and distance Dec 5 on Aqueduct's main track. Trainer Chad Brown took him to Florida for the winter and had him training well at Palm Meadows. $150K son of 'Curlin' breezed a near bullet half-mile here April 17 and looks set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #6 (Encrypt) (3-1) - Gelded son of 'Tapit' cost $1,200,000 and he rallied to finish second at this level going six furlongs at Gulfstream Park. It was a solid debut and he's in a good second-out barn (Kiaran McLaughlin 28%).
3rd pick: #1 (Won Dozen Banks) (5-1) - Speedy and lightly-raced, gelding chased a quick pace and held to finish second at this level going six furlongs at Aqueduct April 16. It was a big move forward over his debut and came with Lasix added.
4th pick: #2 (High I Q Pete) (10-1) - Away since April 12 of 2015, he's finished second in two of his three starts and is working well above average for his return. He has early speed if ready and breaks from the rail.