Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (DELTA EIGHTYEIGHT) (4-1) - Well bred 4-year-old is facing winners for the first time. Gelding by 'Astrology' broke his maiden here at this mile distance by 9 lengths at this $5000 tag April 20. Much improved since blinkers were added there starts back, and I like the fact that leading rider Tim Thornton stays aboard.
2nd pick: #5 (Brie Brie's Joy) (3-1) - Logical contender finished second here at this level and distance April 27 in his first back off an 8 week freshening. Speed/stalker has been competitive a number of times at this tag and trip and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Iron Grip) (5-1) - Another who broke his maiden last out, he did so here at this distance April 20. Home bred has enough early speed to stay within range and could factor down the stretch at a square price.
4th pick: #3 (Wirey Won) (6-1) - He's been much improved in his last three starts and it coincided with his coming here from the Fair Grounds. He finished 2nd to 'Iron Grip' at this distance April 20, then broke his maiden at the same trip May 5. From a capable barn (Alan Landry) and a threat if he holds his present form.