Top pick: #1 (FIRST BID) (4-1) - New York shipper is racing third back off a four month layoff and second off a Rudy Rodriguez claim. Taken at Aqueduct for $16K Feb 26, he set a solid pace before tiring in the final furlong going a mile at this $25K tag in his first for the new barn. Rodriguez has worked him three times since and is cutting him back in distance.
2nd pick: #6 (El Guero Guantero) (3-1) - Lightly-raced grey colt has been freshened up since an easy win here at this claiming price going 6-furlongs March 1st. Claimed that day by Kate DeMasi, she brings this speed/stalker back 2 1/2 months later at the purchase price. All of his best work has been here 5-2-1-0 and this 3-year-old still has room for upside.
3rd pick: #4 (Agent Van Alden) (2-1) - Much improved lately, he's moving up in class after a sharp win here at this distance for a $15K claiming price April 25th. By far a career best, the figure earned that afternoon is the highest last out in this 7-horse field. Must be left in the mix.