Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CANDY STORE) (9-2) - He was a winner here for a $25K tag Feb. 13, then finished an even 4th for today's $40,000 price two weeks later. Claimed that day by Tom Amoss, this 4yo checked in a pace-chasing 3rd when facing $50K starter-allowance foes April 5 in his first for the new barn. Back down to the claimed level, he'll be tough in this spot.
2nd pick: #11 (Jungle Warfare) (7-2) - He drops in class following a rather disappointing effort two weeks ago when facing tougher on a very sloppy surface. One-run type has a tough outside post, but he should be finishing fast as he meets less talented rivals.
3rd pick: #1 (Mississippi) (15-1) - Longshot hasn't been competitive in all three at the meet, with the last pair coming at this level. That said, he retains his good early speed, has the rail, and in this rather pace-less group, he's dangerous at a big price.
4th pick: #13 (Pickford) (5-1) - No speed type drops in class following a trio of useful efforts facing first-level allowance foes. His outside post is a negative, but he's a good fit based on figures and has the hot riding Marty Garcia aboard for the first time.