Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (CUT) (2-1) - He's taking a big drop and moves from turf to dirt for trainer Ed Truman. Speed/stalker has been competitive on both dirt and grass facing tougher and it's noted that Raf Bejarano is aboard for this drop down attempt.
2nd pick: #7 (Bourque) (4-1) - On the sidelines since Nov. 13, he's training above average for his return. NEW gelding drops in class, moves from grass to dirt, and has blinkers on.
3rd pick: #6 (Red Carpet Cat) (7-2) - One of several that have some early speed, he set a pressured pace before tiring to finish third for a $40K tag going seven furlongs. Drops a bit, shortens up a furlong, and he's brought back in two weeks.
4th pick: #2 (June Sixth) (6-1) - Another with some speed, he tired badly when debuting here facing tougher going longer Feb. 25. Working fine since, he drop into a claimer and shortens up a furlong.