Top pick: #4 (FIGHT ON GINO) - Gelding by "Moscow Ballet" was heavily bet in his debut Mar. 28 and finished a close-up second to another who was racing for the first time. Claimed that afternoon by Dave Van Winkle for $5K, he brings him back quickly and runs him at the purchase price. Barn is having a very strong meet and wins at a 21% rate fresh off a claim. The top selection.
2nd pick: #9 (Ninety One Ninety) - In the barn of leading trainer Mike Chambers, this gelding raced evenly facing tougher in his debut Mar. 20. He's come back with a good work since and he'll drop down in price for his second outing. Draws a good post and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Hebethreesoxs) - He raced evenly while wide last out and finished eight lengths behind Fight On Gino. Good small barn (Joe Johnson) adds lasix to this home-bred and he could impact the same race exotics at a nice price.