Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (ESOR) (2-1) - The morning line and probable favorite, he shortens up a 1/2-furlong after finishing a pace-setting 2nd at this $10K tag while going six furlongs April 25. Clearly improving, he gets a slight edge in this one.
2nd pick: #9 (King Shawn) (4-1) - This lightly raced 3yo is racing as a NEW gelding in this spot. He's shown early speed, takes a big drop, and enters off a quick half-mile work May 7. Trainer Darien Rodriguez is having a strong meet, 18 of 72 (25%), and this Pennsylvania-bred is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Wyatts Warrior) (12-1) - He moves from grass to dirt, drops a bit, and is shortening up in distance in his second back off a five-month layoff. No speed type is capable of getting a share, but he will need a fast and/or contested pace for anything more than that.
4th pick: #8 (Starship Fonzy) (10-1) - A NEW gelding, he's another with no early speed. The 4yo was finishing well last out and is a late threat if he receives a favorable pace set up.