Top pick: #10 (HARD RUMOR) (2-1) - The "morning line" favorite, gelding was never involved here on May 11 in a contest that was switched to the main track. It was his first start since early October when he ran well on this course. Castellano stays aboard, and this 3yo by "Hard Spun" is the top choice.
2nd pick: #11 (Born in Brooklyn) (4-1) - On the also-eligible list, he needs one scratched in the main-body to compete. Gelding raced both wide & evenly when making his grass debut on April 19 at Aqueduct while earning a career best "figure." Can factor today with just a bit more improvement.
3rd pick: #1 (Startripenterprise) (10-1) - Speedy sort makes his turf debut this afternoon, and it's a surface he's bred to like. Gelding had a fine six-furlong breeze on this course on May 8 and draws the rail. Dangerous and at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Pretty Nauty) (15-1) - He exits the same "off the turf" contest as "Hard Rumor," and he tired after racing close up early. It was only his debut, and this 3yo is bred on both sides for grass success.
5th pick: #3 (Copper Core) (8-1) - Gelding pressed the pace and weakened down the stretch racing on the Aqu. lawn on April 19. It was his first since Jan. 2nd and marked a career best effort. Must be left in the mix.