Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (FULL BATTLE) (6-1) - Price play has been freshened up snce March 3. When last in action, $130K purchase finished second going a one-turn mile at Gulfstream park for a $50K tag. He has a new trainer, Linda Rice (31%), with new stock and she drops him down for his local debut. Has a shot at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Mo Focused) (7-2) - New York bred has finished second in two straight facing $25K state-bred maiden claimers. Runner by 'Uncle Mo' fits and has the best last out figure in this field.
3rd pick: #6 (Professor Snape) (2-1) - Lightly-raced and speedy, he's taking a big drop in class for his NYRA debut. $170K purchase tired in the Keeneland mud facing tougher April 22 and is in with much weaker foes today. Trainer Wesley Ward has won at a 28% rate on this particular drop over the past 17 months and he has Jose Ortiz interested.
4th pick: #1 (Promise the Sky) (15-1) - Longshot tends to race evenly, but has the rail and experience at this distance. May grab a minor award at a very big price.