Top pick: #3 (PHARO'S GOLD) - Lightly-raced and improving, he was involved in a pace-duel through fast fractions last out at this price and distance and held gamely to finish third. Only his second back off almost a 16 month layoff, he should move forward enough today to get his maiden win. 5-year-old gets the call in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #5 (Socks Don't Match) - Stretch-out sprinter has sharp early speed and will be trying a two-turn distance and the turf, both for the first time. Speed does well on this course and he's a win candidate this afternoon.
3rd pick: #1 (Soul of a Samurai) - Another who's trying the grass for the first time. Gelding by "First Samurai" set the pace and held to finish second at this price on the dirt April 10th in what was a career best outing. Can impact, but needs to improve to challenge the top pair.