Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (IRISH) (4-1) - He's dropping in class and switching from a synthetic surface to conventional dirt. He tired last out facing tougher at Golden Gate Fields and has worked very fast here since. 3yo gelding drops to a new low and is racing third back off a seven-month layoff. The top choice.
2nd pick: #6 (Incentive Plan) (15-1) - One of several sprinters stretching out, he's lightly raced, and is from a good barn (Eric Kruljac). Grey gelding gets some weight off and think he'll be competitive at a big price.
3rd pick: #10 (Star Express) (5-1) - Veteran maiden has been competitive in eight of his last nine starts racing at or around this level. He finished 3rd here April 3 in what was his first at this mile distance. A threat in this weak field.
4th pick: #3 (Dinner At Tranni's) (3-1) - Bejarano gets back aboard this gelding who fits with his best. Inconsistent sort has some early speed and finished 2nd here at this tag AND trip Dec. 20th. That was his only local appearance, and it earned him a career best 'figure.'
5th pick: #8 (The Natural) (7-2) - Colt drops a bit after finishing a distant 3rd at this distance April 8 at Santa Anita. A career best, a repeat of it would make him a threat, but believe he's going to be over-bet.