Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (EL TOVAR) (7-2) - Veteran was a sharp winner here going 6.5 furlongs on the grass facing weaker May 4. Nine-year-old was claimed that afternoon by Dave Jacobson for $16K and he stretches him out in distance while running him back where he can't be claimed away. Barn is 7-for-26 (27%) at the meet and this old-timer gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (My Man Chuckles) (5-2) - Four-year-old rallied from far back to win here going 6.5 furlongs when facing optional-$40,000 claimers/n1x foes April 8. A career best, it was his second following a Rich Baltas claim and gelding is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Beaumarchais) (5-1) - The main speed, he ships back from Golden Gate Fields where he missed by a length at this distance on the Tapeta surface for a $40K claiming price May 3. He's never won on the grass but is dangerous from his inside post on this speed favoring turf course.
4th pick: #4 (Tough It Out) (4-1) - Grey gelding won here at this distance on the grass for a $35K tag April 22 as he cleared the 3l condition. It was a solid effort and came first off a Vlad Cerin claim. 5-year-old faces tougher but must be left in the mix.