Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (POSTY) (5-1) - He stretches out after a pace-chasing 2nd place finish at this $20K tag while going seven furlongs March 21. This 4yo had a solid half-mile local work May 18 and has a strong chance today at a square price.
2nd pick: #9 (Dr. Hoffman) (7-2) - He had no chance after a very troubled break when debuting here at a mile on the grass for a $75K tag Feb. 21. Trainer Mark Glatt, 30% second time out, switches him to the dirt (26%), and he has Flavien Prat aboard. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #12 (Salah) (3-1) - On the sidelines for the past two months, he's dropping in half following a series of good and even efforts facing tougher. His outside post hurts his chances, but at this reduced level, he's in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Vodka Twist) (6-1) - Non-competitive in three on the grass while facing tougher, Neil Drysdale drops him into a claimer while moving him to the dirt.
5th pick: #4 (My Journey) (4-1) - He's finished 3rd in three straight at this level, but he tends to tire in the final stages. A minor award may be his ceiling.