Top pick: #6 (APRIL COLOR) (3-1) - Well bred colt raced evenly facing tougher on the Aqueduct turf April 16th. It was his first ever in a claimer and he's worked above average three times since. In the Pletcher barn, he drops him to a new low, moves him from grass to dirt, shortens him up in distance, and his long-time go-to rider John Velazquez is aboard for first time.
2nd pick: #9 (Devilish Grin) (9-2) - He's rallied to finish 2nd in 2 of his first 3 starts, all at this level. His latest came at Aqueduct April 23 going 7-furlongs. A career best, it was his first with Lasix administered. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Loose Money) (8-1) - Colt tired while racing very wide when debuting April 24th at Aqueduct facing tougher. Son of Derby winner 'Super Saver' lost all chance that afternoon when he was bumped heavily at the start. Drops for this and trainer Lisa Lewis has her main rider, Joel Rosario aboard for this attempt.
4th pick: #4 (Unforced) (12-1) - On the sidelines since late June, he's training nicely for his return. He had some early speed in his dirt starts and gelding by 'Two Punch' had a bullet half-mile gate breeze here April 15th. Dangerous at a square price if ready.