Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (CYBER CURRENCY) (7-2) - This $290,000 son of 'Goldencents' is one of three making their debuts. From the barn of Chad Brown (20% first out), this colt has three straight sharp local works on view, including a near bullet five-furlong breeze May 17. Brown has Jose Ortiz aboard. And when teamed up, the pair have won with 50 of 196 (26%) in 2018-19.
2nd pick: #10 (Bears Mafia) (10-1) - This longshot finished 2nd at this level and distance April 12 at Aqueduct, then tired after chasing a quick pace to check in a distant 3rd at a mile on a sloppy surface April 20. In shape, improving, and is a contender today at a big price.
3rd pick: #8 (Papa Jim) (6-1) - Former speed-ball rallied to just miss (a 1/2-length) going six furlongs here at this level on a sloppy track May 4. It was a career best to date, and he should receive a fast and/or contested pace to close into.
4th pick: #9 (Seven Is Heaven) (6-1) - He rallied late after a rather rough trip when debuting in a 5.5 furlong sprint Jan. 26 at Aqueduct. He had the rail in a 12-horse field and moves out in the gate. Trainer Linda Rice (23% second time out) adds blinkers (42%), and Irad Ortiz, Jr. is getting aboard. Look for a competitive effort from this $100K purchase.