Top pick: #6 (DEACON CRONE) (2-1) - He finished a close up fourth here at this level and distance April 23rd in his first since Sept. 27. That was a career best overall and he had finished second at Hoosier Park in his 2012 finale. Gets the call in a tough race.
2nd pick: #5 (Big Time Rich) (6-1) - He's listed 6-1 but that seems overly generous. Lightly raced, he finished second here on April 24th last out in his first since last June.
3rd pick: #9 (Wild on Champagne) (15-1) - Colt tired while racing wide in the slop here last out in what was only his second start overall. Well-bred 3-year-old could impact at a big price.
4th pick: #1 (Entry of 1-Saintly Dart & 1a-Ima Gangster) (3-1) - He's part of a Gary Patrick trained entry and he has jockey Franklin listed on both halves. They each have a bit of speed and have been competitive several times apiece.