Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE) (4-1) - On the sidelines since Feb. 18, he raced wide before tiring at Philly Park that afternoon facing tougher. Veteran drops down and enters off a bullet half-mile drill at his home base of Laurel Park April 3. He has back class, draws the rail, and can take this with his best.
2nd pick: #2 (Indian Red) (3-1) - From the always dangerous barn of Mandy and Jamie Ness, this 7-year-old is another shipping back from Laurel. He tired there going a one-turn mile Feb 26 following a pair of competitive local efforts at this $4,000 price tag. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Startripenterprise) (5-1) - Away since Dec 20, he's making his local debut and is dropping down in price. Six-year-old has sharp early speed and against this group it makes him very dangerous at a square price.
4th pick: #6 (Gaining Ground) (9-2) - Stalker has been competitive in three straight here at this claiming price. Philly Park based trainer Kate DeMasi has a great record at this meet: 33-8-9-6 (24%) and this 6-year-old must be left in the mix.