Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (STRIKE THAT) (2-1) - Lightly raced, talented, and still improving, this 4yo is a 1/2-length short of being undefeated in four starts and has won two of three at this meet in impressive style. Stalker has the rail, and a clean break from this often tricky post out of the chute can lead to another victory.
2nd pick: #2 (Pete's Play Call) (4-1) - Hard-hitting veteran was an easy winner here facing $40,000 claimers April 2. That was his 10th career win in 35 starts on the dirt to go along with seven 2nd place finishes. 7yo has a flexible style and is dangerous in his present form.
3rd pick: #5 (Volatile) (7-2) - This $850,000 son of 'Violence' has won two of his three starts and finished 2nd in his other attempt. 4yo obviously has talent and is working fast for his first since Nov. 3. A threat if ready, but he gives away a big recency advantage to both 'Strike That' and 'Pete's Play Call.'
4th pick: #12 (Battle Station) (8-1) - A multiple stakes winner facing fellow New York-breds earlier in his career, he finished a pace-setting 2nd here facing similar types March 26. His outside post will give rider Ramon Vazquez some early options, and he should be rallying late.