Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (BIRCHWOOD ROAD) (8-1) - Veteran moves up in class after missing by a 'head' here going 8.5 furlongs for a $40K claiming price May 3. He has more early speed than most and that should have him in this from start-to-finish at a big price.
2nd pick: #10 (Flying Bullet) (4-1) - Four-year-old spent the first part of his career in Ireland. Since coming back to his native country he's been competitive in all four starts. The distance is fine and this son of 'Smart Strike' must be left in the mix.
3rd pick: #11 (War Bond) (6-1) - He's another moving up in class. 4-year-old by 'War Front' won a high-end starter-allowance here going 8.5 furlongs May 18 in his first of a Linda Rice claim. He can factor if able to avoid a wide trip from his outside post.
4th pick: #7 (Richmond Street) (3-1) - Believe he may go to the post as the favorite. He finished second here at this distance May 11 in his first race since late November. Consistent and lightly raced, 4-year-old is an obvious threat in this spot.
5th pick: #1 (Keepingitquiet) (6-1) - Very lightly-raced compared to all entered, colt has early speed and is facing winners for the first time. Well bred and in the Pletcher barn, 3-year-old makes her local debut with John Velazquez aboard.