Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (BROAD LOVER) (8-5) - Freshened up since Jan. 7th, gelding had won three in a row before being sent in for the well deserved break. Veteran is working fast for his return, has a great local record (16-5-5-0), and looks set to take another.
2nd pick: #4 (Oration) (5-2) - Speed/stalker tired to finish 3rd after setting a quick pace facing starter-allowance foes March 22. He had won two in a row prior to that and will need his very best to try and defeat 'Broad Lover.'
3rd pick: #3 (Avalanche Rock) (6-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Patty Farro, and the pair race uncoupled. Stretch runner had traffic issues last out when finishing a distant 4th at this level March 21. It was his first since Jan. 6th, and he should move forward off of it.
4th pick: #2 (Barlovanto Tiger) (9-2) - The second of the Farro pair, he has a bit more speed than his barn-mate and is racing second back off a 3.5-month layoff. He's worked since, and colt can factor with his best.