Top pick: #1 (PRINCE OF DANGER) - He began his career in Florida and after winning his debut at Calder last June he tired in a pair of subsequent starts facing winners when he had problems at the start in each. Working fast, he has a new trainer (Dave Fawkes) and this gelding will face fellow New York-breds for the first time. I think he has a bright future.
2nd pick: #3 (Seattle Louie) - The probable favorite has good early speed, is in shape, has run well here in the past, and has a bullet drill on this surface May 7. Lots of things to like.
3rd pick: #2 (Cooper River) - Lightly-raced and in a good barn (Mike Trombetta) and he rallied to finish second here at this level May 7 in his first facing winners. Colt had some trouble at the start that day and was forced to race very wide. Contends this afternoon.