Top pick: #1a (ADIOS NARDO) - Tampa Bay shipper set the pace and held well to finish 3rd there March 2nd racing on the grass for $50K. Sold privately to owner/trainer Dave Jacobson since then, he drops him down in price and that last effort clearly shows that this gelding likes the grass. The top pick, Jacobson wins at a 29% rate with new stock and this 3yo is coupled in the wagering with #1 Superestrella.
2nd pick: #1 (Superestrella) - Colt is coupled in the betting with "Adios" and completes a strong hand from trainer Jacobson. In shape, he drops in price, goes dirt to turf, and stretches out in distance. 4yo finished 2nd here last Nov on this course and is the top choice if his entry-mate skips out.
3rd pick: #3 (Uncle Calvin) - Gulfstream shipper raced evenly while wide there a month ago racing for $35K. Effort was his best to date and came after a slow start from a poor post. Drops and is a stretch threat this afternoon.