Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (BUNYAAN) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Rudy Rodriguez and the pair race uncoupled. Lightly-raced and well bred he's racing first of a claim (37% for the barn) and this 4-year-old was a very impressive maiden winner March 26 at Aqueduct. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Dogtown) (8-5) - The morning lone favorite, he missed by a 'head' at this level and distance on Aqueduct's inner surface March 25. Very sharp in three straight starts, he's an obvious win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #6 (Hammerin Aamer) (6-1) - The second of the Rodriguez pair, he ships back from Laurel where he broke his maiden at this distance for a $40K tag Jan. 13. Working nicely since, it's noted that Javier Castellano is aboard this longshot.
4th pick: #5 (Going Strong) (7-2) - On the sidelines for the past two months, he's gone 3-0-1-2 at this level in the past. Stretch runner has an experience edge on several and must be left in the mix.