Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (ROARING FORK) (8-1) - Longshot drops a bit and is cutting back a furlong in distance. He tired badly going nine furlongs here for a $50K tag April 15 in his first following a Sean McCarthy claim. Barn removes his blinkers following a one race experiment, and this 3yo had been competitive in all four previous starts without the addition of the 'hood.'
2nd pick: #2 (Tequila Blanco) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he's finished 2nd in both starts. The latest came here at this $50K tag going 6.5 furlongs in his grass debut April 8. Bred for this longer distance, he's a strong win candidate today.
3rd pick: #3 (Cosa Nostra) (10-1) - Irish import rallied to finish 5th of 11, beaten 2.5 lengths here at this distance for a $75,000 price tag April 1. Stretch runner drops to a new low and is a late threat at a big price.
4th pick: #6 (Desolation Sound) (7-2) - $160,000 purchase was beaten just under a length going a mile here for a $75K tag April 1. It was his first in a claimer, and this 3yo was a length better than 'Cosa Nostra' that afternoon. Trainer Peter Eurton has won four races here over the past two days, and he drops this one down to a new low. In the mix.