Top pick: #1 (MORE HUNDRED ACRE) (9-2) - New York shipper is nicely spotted for his local debut in this two-turn starter-allowance. Gelding by "Pulpit" has been sharp in two straight at Aqueduct, has the rail, some early speed, and a sharp recent work. It's nice to see Angel Arroyo come down for the ride and this 4-year-old gets the call in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #7 (Texas Tex) (5-1) - He broke his maiden here going 7-furlongs for a $25K tag April 19th. Win came off a Scott Lake claim and the figure earned fits with these. Threat right back.
3rd pick: #9 (Solly's Mischief) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he has early speed, is lightly raced, and ships down from Aqu. off a solid fourth-place finish when facing tougher. Another from trainer Rudy Rodriguez and jockey Irad Ortiz. Win candidate.
4th pick: #6 (Caliparty) (3-1) - Stretch-out sprinter rallied to finish second here facing high-end claimers going 6-furlongs on April 13th. Working fast for this and his lone win came at this distance. Must be left in the mix.