Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SURFSIDE SUNSET) (3-1) - Gelding drops to a new low following an even effort here going a mile while facing special weight foes April 15. He had been beaten six lengths in his previous start in a grass sprint for a $50K tag April 8. Away slowly that afternoon, he was claimed by Doug O'Neill. Today he adds blinkers, shortens him up, and has him in well under the claimed price.
2nd pick: #9 (Vegas Itch) (7-2) - 4yo cuts back to seven furlongs following a pair of back-to-back 2nd place finishes here at this $20K tag going a mile. The latest came March 31, and he's been given a five week freshening heading into this attempt.
3rd pick: #2 (Jerry's Thunder) (9-2) - Cal bred has sharp early speed and is dropping down to race for a $20K tag facing 'open' foes. He just missed here March 17 going six furlongs facing tougher, then tired late after dueling while between horces at that same level April 14. Lightly raced grey gelding should be involved every step.
4th pick: #3 (Duke of Fallbrook) (6-1) - One run type rallied while wide to finish 3rd of 10, beaten a length here at this level going six furlongs April 8. It was a career best overall, and the additional furlong he travels today is a plus.