Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (TIMBER GHOST) (4-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Jimmy Jerkens and the pair race uncoupled. Sharp in five straight starts, he's moving up in class after a gate-to-wire win by a 'neck' going a one-turn mile April 13 at Aqueduct. He won here Sep22 going 7 furlongs facing allowance foes, is training steadily for this attempt, and his outside post in his small field is a plus.
2nd pick: #2 (Expert) (3-1) - Colt has won four in a row, the latest coming here facing a bit weaker going 7 furlongs April 27. A winner of 6-of-10 on the dirt, he's an obvious contender if he holds his current form.
3rd pick: #5 (Bon Raison) (7-2) - Professional sprinter stretches out in distance in good form. He finished an even third here in a $150K stakes going six furlongs May 11 and should factor in this spot.