Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (CAPTAIN AKERS) (2-1) - Gelding just missed April 2 at Santa Anita. It was his first ever at this $30K claiming price and it came in his third back from almost a 5.5 month layoff. Tommy Town home bred meets a weak field and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Jackson X L ) (5-2) - He's dropping in class and racing with blinkers on. Three-year-old raced evenly following a bobbling break when debuting facing tougher April 2 at Santa Anita. A major player in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (My Son John) (8-1) - He raced evenly here going a mile just eight days ago for a $20K tag. By far a career best overall, well bred 3-year-old can factor on the quick turnaround along with the cut-back in distance.
4th pick: #5 (De Kafinator) (15-1) - An uncoupled barn mate of 'Captain Akers,' he was never involved when breaking slowly in his April 2 debut at Santa Anita. May improve enough to grab a minor award at a big price.