Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (STEAM BURNER) (9-2) - He's making his local debut following a pair of races at the Fair Grounds where he had excuses. He tired after being bumped and steadied in a grass sprint Feb. 19, then showed good early speed before tiring on a very sloppy surface March 25. Working fast here and he draws a fine outside post for this 6.5 furlong trip out of a chute.
2nd pick: #8 (Arnaud) (4-1) - Freshened up since March 4, he's another making his Evangeline debut. He raced evenly at this level and distance at Delta Downs last out I like the fact Tim Thornton sticks with him.
3rd pick: #6 (A Justin Sound) (6-1) - Home bred improved his position during the stretch run when debuting at the Fair Grounds March 31. Colt was bumped soundly at the start then had some traffic issues nearing the stretch.
4th pick: #2 (Booth Road Shine) (8-1) - Longshot went evenly at the Fair Grounds on a sloppy surface March 25. Gelding is racing third back off a long layoff (eight months) and that's often a returning horses best effort.