Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (FISCHER KING) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he has early speed and has finished third in three straight here at this level. His latest was his best so far when he stayed on strongly to miss by 1.5-lengths. He'll be tough to beat with a repeat of that effort.
2nd pick: #3 (Zay Bob) (6-1) - Lightly-raced Idaho bred is racing back into shape after being on the sidelines for 4.5-months. He has some early speed, is from a good barn (Paul Treasure), and leading rider Scott Stevens stays aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (Excite Me) (5-1) - Calif. bred raced evenly from the rail facing $8,000 maiden claimers March 9. It was his best so far and it came off almost an eight week break. His connections are dropping him down to this $5,000 price tag for the first time.
4th pick: #5 (Conspirator) (5-2) - Stretch runner has improved since switching barns four starts back. He fits with his best, but this race drew a bit deep for the tag. He'll need a fast and/or contested pace for any shot at winning this.