Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (HOMEWOOD FIELD) (3-1) - Colt missed by a 'head' at this level on the Gulfstream turf going 7.5 furlongs March 10. Only his second start, it was his first since Aug. 19 at Saratoga and first on the grass. Training above average, he has a ground saving post. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #12 (Harlan's Hunch) (4-1) - One of two from the Pletcher barn, and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy 3yo returns of a seven-month layoff as a NEW gelding. Competitive in all four starts, he's a serious win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #5 (White Flag) (10-1) - One of two from trainer Chris Clement, and they race uncoupled. Well bred colt raced evenly following a troubled break when debuting in a dirt sprint April 5. Bred for the grass, son of 'War Front' is dangerous at a big price, and for a 20% second out barn.
4th pick: #10 (Britain) (8-1) - The second of the Pletcher pair, he chased and tired when debuting at seven furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt April 8. Bred for the grass, he's worked fast since, and this 3yo owned by chef Bobby Flay has Castellano aboard.
5th pick: #6 (Ninety One Assault) (6-1) - Away since last June, he's been competitive a number of times, and may grab a share at a square price if ready.