Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (BUMP BAILEY) (3-1) - The main speed, he's dropping to a new low after a pair of back-to-back 3rd place finishes here while facing tougher. He'll be tough to beat with a clean beginning.
2nd pick: #10 (Exultation) (4-1) - This lightly raced 5yo is another dropping in class. He finished 2nd here facing $50K starter-allowance foes March 1, then ran both wide and evenly in his follow up April 4. Stalker draws a good post and is a contender.
3rd pick: #4 (Botero) (9-2) - This lightly raced 5yo moves up in class after missing by a 'neck' for a $16K tag at this 2l condition March 29. It earned him a career-best figure, and he must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Young Phillip) (8-1) - 'Phillip' ships from Sam Houston where be broke his maiden going 5.5 furlongs March 14. He was competitive many times on the Kentucky circuit last year, fits on figures, and is from the Asmussen barn.