Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BASIC HERO) (2-1) - Veteran maiden has good early speed and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. On the sidelines since early February, he's working steadily for trainer Brian Lynch who is having a solid meet (29-7-5-4).
2nd pick: #3 (Shoot the Gap) (4-1) - Very lightly-raced, gelding has early speed and is dropping to a new low and does so with blinkers on. Three-year-old is making back-to-back starts for the first time and should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #6 (Won't Burn) (5-2) - Four-year-old rallied to miss by a 'neck' going seven furlongs here for a $20K claiming price May 12. By far a career best, it came following a seven week break. He's been given a six week rest before this attempt by trainer Jeremiah Englehart at 11-for-40 (28%) at this meet. Must be left in the three horse win mix.