Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (SARATOGA COLONEL) (9-2) - On the sidelines since Nov. 22, stalker has run well at this level and distance in the past and has breezed five times locally for his return. Trainer George Weaver has Jose Ortiz aboard today and that suggests that they like this one's chances.
2nd pick: #6 (Run for Boston) (7-2) - Gelding race close up and held down the place spot here at this level going 8.5 furlongs April 29. It was his first since Dec. 6 and he's now been competitive in four straight on the grass. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (This Cat Can Fly) (10-1) - Long shot is from a hot barn (Michelle Nevin) and this 3-year-old enters of an even effort at this level April 29. He's stringing starts together for the first time and think he'll factor at a big price.
4th pick: #9 (Joe's Smokin Gun) (10-1) - Home bred had some serious traffic issues when losing by 4 lengths here at this tag going 7 furlongs May 5. Stalker is racing third back following several layoffs and is capable of impacting at a big price.
5th pick: #7 (Theresa's Boy) (8-1) - Improving sort switches back to the infield following a second place finish at this level in an 'off the turf' contest May 20. He was only 1.5 lengths behind 'Run For Boston' here April 29 and will be a much bigger price than that runner.