Top pick: #1 (MY BEST BET) (5-2) - Stretch runner moves up in class in his first start for leading trainer Bob Diodoro (a strong 31% winning angle). Veteran has a fine local record (9-3-2-2) and this is the second time he's been in the Diodoro barn. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Northern Poptart) (6-1) - Dangerous rival, he has excellent early speed and last August he won a $20K sprint stakes at Boise. Back in shape, he was an impressive winner here over weaker March 28th. Working fast and a win candidate at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Relatively Correct) (2-1) - Claimed by owner/trainer Rick Wise for $3000 in late November, stalker went 5-3-0-2 for the new barn before going in for a layoff in early March. A major threat if he holds his form off the almost seven week break.
4th pick: #7 (Deep Reflection) (8-1) - Veteran was a gate-to-wire winner here for a $3000 claiming price April 7th. He was claimed that afternoon by owner/trainer Kevin Oberholtzer and moves up in class for this attempt. Needs to improve some for any shot at the win end.