Top pick: #5 (CABALLO DEL CIELO) (3-1) - He's always been highly thought of, but has had his career broken up by many layoffs of varying lengths. Speed/stalker just missed at Oaklawn Park April 5th and had a bullet 5-furlong local drill April 22nd. He draws outside of the other pace and is making back-to-back starts for the first time in a while. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Back Off Buddy) (7-2) - Lightly-raced colt rallied from just off a quick pace to break his maiden at Oaklawn park March 14th. Freshened up since, son of "Tale of the Cat" is in an under-rated barn (Kellyn Gorder), is working fine, and has plenty of room for upside.
3rd pick: #3 (Justa Runner) (3-1) - Speedy 4-year-old by "Indian Charlie" is cutting back in distance after tiring badly last out at Oaklawn after setting a quick and contested pace racing on a sloppy surface going two-turns. He's working fast here for this attempt and his speed makes him a threat.
4th pick: #4 (Relentless Spirit) (9-2) - Another son of "Indian Charlie," he broke his maiden in style on the Keeneland poly April 6th. It was his first since debuting here in the slop Nov. 23, and this 4-year-old is another who has plenty of room for upside.