Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (APPEALING BRIEFS) (2-1) - Strong finisher checked in fourth here at this level and distance April 21. He finished behind a pair of today's rivals that afternoon but he was racing off a 5 month layoff and had a poor outside post (12th of 12). He draws better, has worked three times since, and he's been competitive many times in the past against tougher groups than this.
2nd pick: #1 (Powerstroke) (9-2) - Speedy gelding is racing for the first time on the grass since late November. Competitive in all three at that time, he finished a pace-setting second here at this level and distance Oct. 12. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Collective Effort) (5-2) - Grey colt was bothered at the break here April 21 but managed to finish third in a good effort. He was 1.5 lengths better than 'Appealing Briefs' that day and has been competitive in 9 of 10 overall and in all three on the grass. Must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #4 (Bad Guy) (6-1) - Even-paced type chased and held down the place spot here April 21. He was a 'nose' in front of'Collective Effort' and 1.5 lengths better than 'Appealing Briefs'. It earned him a career best figure and is capable of getting another share, but believe the winner will come out of the top three selections.