Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (FRENCH QUARTER) (5-2) - A 13-time winner, veteran drops slightly after scoring by a 'head' here going six furlongs for an $8,000 tag March 21. Versatile 9yo faces a group with a lot of early speed, and this stalker should receive a fast and/or contested pace to rally into. I give him a small edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Pass the Gravy) (8-1) - He lacks the vast experience that most have over him, but he's fast and is training that way at Palm Meadows for his first race since Oct. of 2018. A two-time stakes winner facing fellow Illinois breds, he returns in a career soft spot for Larry Rivelli, 22 of 35 (63%) off of long layoffs in 2019-20. Dangerous if ready.
3rd pick: #6 (Very Amusing) (5-1) - He was a very easy winner here at this level and distance March 26, and this speed/stalker has now been sharp in five of his last six. In the mix.
4th pick: #1 (Silent Tiger) (6-1) - Veteran has a flexible style, is in shape, and he draws the shortest way home. He'll need to step it up a bit for anything more than a minor award, but that's possible if he employs stalking tactics.