Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #12 (SCHWARBERTOWN) (3-1) - This 4yo rallied while wide to miss by a 'nose' here when debuting at this level and distance May 4 in a contest that was taken 'off the turf.' I give him a slight edge, but make sure you box your bets in this difficult race on paper.
2nd pick: #5 (Wild William) (7-2) - Unraced since Nov. 22, speedy colt has finished 2nd the last two times he sprinted on the grass. Competitive in all five turf contests, he's an obvious win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #7 (Jemography) (9-2) - Competitive in three straight, he finished 2nd here in a dirt sprint on a sloppy track for a $25K tag May 12. Claimed that day by Bruce Brown, he moves him up in value while switching him back to the turf. Competitive twice on the Fair Grounds lawn facing 'open' company, he's in the win mix.
4th pick: #2 (Laughing Manners) (15-1) - Longshot has early speed and is switching to the grass in his 3rd attempt. Well backed in both dirt attempts, he's dangerous at a big price.
5th pick: #1 (Causeforcelebration) (6-1) - On the sidelines since Dec. 29, he's been competitive at this level in grass sprints many times. One run type has a ground saving post and is capable of factoring if ready.