Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (HELOOKSTHEPART) (7-2) - Veteran comes here from Oaklawn Park in good form. Last out there March 24 he was beaten a 1/2 length at this level and distance facing a very tough group. A nine-time winner overall, strong finisher should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into. Six-year-old gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #6 (Ray'swarrior) (5-2) - He did not make a start until early in his 4-year-old season this past January. Well bred colt is another shipping in from Oaklawn Park. He won two of his last three there and won a 2l allowance at this distance April 6. That earned by far the best last out figure and he's a serious win candidate with his high early speed.
3rd pick: #3 (Risetotheoccasion) (8-1) - Gelding moves up a bit following a near miss facing slightly weaker April 13 at Oaklawn Park. One-run type is back in shape following almost a 7.5 month layoff and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Distant Kingdom) (12-1) - Longshot has the rail and moves up in class following five straight solid efforts at the Fair Grounds facing weaker. In career best form, he's a stretch threat after saving ground from his inside post.