Top pick: #9 (ANCHOR DOWN) (7-2) - Son of 'Tapit' started his career by winning his first pair at Gulfstream in impressive style early in 2014. Injured after that, he was sent to the sidelines for 13 1/2 months. He finished a close up third in his return start April 17th at Aqueduct and has been working fast since. In the Pletcher barn, this lightly-raced 4-year-old still has room for upside.
2nd pick: #7 (Mr Palmer) (10-1) - Veteran is racing first off a Charlie Baker claim and is moving up in class. Gelding by 'Pulpit" just missed at Aqueduct going a mile for a $40K tag April 22nd, the day he changed barns. Strong finisher is a threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #6 (Matrooh) (3-1) - Lightly-raced 5-year-old spent the first five starts in his career racing in England. He was a gate-to-wire winner in his North American debut facing weaker going a mile at Gulfstream March 1st. That was his first race in just over 16-months and he followed that up with a disappointing effort at Keeneland April 8th. He's worked well her since and is a factor with his best.
4th pick: #2 (Life in Shambles) (6-1) - Grey gelding hasn't race since tiring at Saratoga in the $100K Curlin stakes last July. Working very fast for his return and he should be involved every step if ready.
5th pick: #5 (Street Lord) (15-1) - Longshot has some late kick and fits with his best. It's noted that this 5-year-old by 'Street Sense' is a perfect 2-for-2 at Belmont.