Top pick: #6 (BRENDA'S BAR) (3-1) - The field's most experienced runner and he's one of two entered by trainer Bob Diodoro and the pair race uncoupled. He's been competitive in both local starts and meets a group that he can take down the stretch.
2nd pick: #7 (Broadway Empire) (5-2) - The 2nd of the Diodoro runners, he's working very fast for his debut including a blazing 5 furlong gate breeze here on March 11th. View him as the equal of "Brenda" and well-bred gelding completes a very strong hand from the barn.
3rd pick: #4 (Dr. Watson) (9-2) - Speedy gelding set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish a close up 3rd here at this level going two-turns on the grass 13 days ago. By far his best yet and it should set him up nicely for this dirt sprint.
4th pick: #3 (Toc This Way) (10-1) - Owned/bred, and trained by Jacque Guerra, he raced both wide and evenly when debuting in the same March 2nd race as "Brenda". He's worked fast since and can factor at a square price.