Top pick: #1 (AFLEET DEAL) - Speedy gelding was claimed in late Feb. at Golden Gate by trainer Bob Diodoro and finished third here after setting a very fast pace at this level going 7 furlongs May 12th. The race was his best since Dec. and he gets to travel a shorter distance this afternoon, which is in his favor. Has the rail and can win this in wire to wire style.
2nd pick: #2 (Trumpet Player Jay) - Claimed in early Mar for $16K by trainer Mark Glatt, he finished a solid fourth for twice this price racing on the Santa Anita turf, but last out ran poorly on this surface. Barn drops him below the purchase price and he should be competitive in this spot.