Top pick: #2 (BAKE SHOP) (5-2) - Veteran was an impressive winner here at this tag and trip facing just a bit weaker April 14th. By far a career best overall and the figure earned towers over this group if repeatable. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Call Tiger) (3-1) - His lack of speed and outside post are a negative. However, he's rallied to finish second in two of his last three at this level and this 14-time winner is a stretch threat.
3rd pick: #4 (Harbor Breeze) (10-1) - The main speed, 7-year-old drops down to this $5,000 claiming price for the first time. Veteran is racing third back from almost a 8 1/2 month layoff and has beaten tougher than these many times in the past.
4th pick: #5 (Htec Dave) (4-1) - Another with speed, don't believe he's a quick as 'Harbor Breeze' so he'll need to take back in this spot. He was only a 'nose' behind 'Call Tiger' last out after setting the pace. Needs a heady ride from apprentice Rodriguez.