Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (LEROY) (7-2) - One of five making their first start, she's been working fast at Turf Paradise and more recently here. Grey gelding is from a capable debut barn (Phil Aviedo {33%}) and he has Flavien Prat aboard.
2nd pick: #8 (Soul Owner) (8-1) - Away slowly when debuting March 17, he raced evenly once in stride. Look for an improved effort at a big price with an alert beginning.
3rd pick: #6 (Poco Diablo) (6-1) - Another first-time-starter, he's been working fast at Los Alamitos with several of the quick a.m. moves coming from the gate.
4th pick: #2 (Perfect Wager) (4-1) - Another that was away slowly first out, he rushed up to be near the pace before weakening in the final furlong. Can be in this from gate-to-wire with a quick getaway.
5th pick: #5 (Nova) (10-1) - Colt has been competitive in four straight facing weaker, but faces a rather untried group and think he can get a share at a big price.