Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (CANDY CORNELL) (3-1) - This speed/Stalker has been sharp in all three local starts after coming here from the So. California circuit during the winter. He was a four-length winner at this distance March 15 in a first-level allowance and can win right back.
2nd pick: #2 (Nifty) (7-2) - Lightly raced son of 'Ghostzapper' has been competitive in all seven starts. He rallied to finish 2nd here against similar types at this distance March 14 in his race since late June. $425K purchase worked fast April 5 and is dangerous today.
3rd pick: #6 (There and Back) (6-1) - Very lightly raced 5yo has won two of four, the latest comimg at the Fair Grounds facing weaker March 19. That was his second back from a 10.5-month layoff, and he's capable of factoring with a bit of improvement.
4th pick: #7 (Petrov) (20-1) - Longshot would have been an easy selection in this race at one time, but the veteran has been showing slippage over the past six months. In his defense, he's caught muddy tracks in his last two at this meet and has been in with some tougher types. 6yo may grab a share at a big price.