Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (HEROS REWARD) (6-1) - A lightly raced $450,000 son of 'Flatter,' he's dropping down in class and shortening up in distance for this attempt. A three-length maiden winner sprinting at Oaklawn for a $30K tag March 28, he tired going 8.5 furlongs facing $30,000 starter-allowance foes April 19 in his first facing winners. Working fast, he draws well, and I like his chances.
2nd pick: #9 (Alex's Strike) (8-1) - This 4yo has rallied to finish close up in three straight at this level traveling six furlongs at Oaklawn. One run type should like the additional furlong of this contest and is a late threat at a square price.
3rd pick: #8 (Irish Spirit) (3-1) - A lightly raced 5yo gelding by 'Curlin,' he ships from Will Rogers Downs where he missed by a 'neck' going a mile facing first-level allowance foes May 4. It was his first since coming from the So. California circuit, his first for the high percentage barn of Bob Diodoro, and is in the win mix.