Top pick: #3 (ADAMS NOTE) (7-2) - He hasn't raced since finishing a pace-chasing fourth when debuting here in a dirt sprint last June. He spent the winter working at Palm Meadows, and trainer Mike Dilger did some fine things at this meet last year. Bred for the grass and it's noted that John Velazquez is signed on.
2nd pick: #9 (Stardom) (4-1) - Useful debut on April 5 at Aqueduct saw him race close up while wide, bid turning for home, and tire to finished third of 11. His connections switch him to the turf and add blinkers. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Saltine Warrior) (4-1) - Gelding took the winter off and is working sharply for his first since Dec. 18th. Speedy sort was competitive in three of four grass starts in 2013 and returns off the layoff with blinkers on. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #8 (Shinnecock Bay) (15-1) - Grey gelding by "Two Punch" has shown good early speed before weakening in a pair of dirt sprints. Freshened up since March 24, he had a solid half-mile drill on April 19 and may factor at long odds.
5th pick: #2 (Stalagmite) (15-1) - Another longshot, he has early speed and ran evenly in a dirt sprint at Aqu. on April 18. That was his first start in eight months, and he should move forward a bit. May grab a share at a big price.