Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (WHERE PARADISE LAY) (5-2) - Promising colt has been freshened up since a pair of sharp efforts during February at Gulfstream Park. He missed by a length in his debut, then lost by a 'neck' in his follow up. Both were at this level going 6 furlongs and he's been working fast for this assignment. I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Fortune's Fool) (3-1) - He's only made one start and he missed by a 1/2 length while another 1/2 length in front of 'Where Parsdise Lay' Feb. 2 at Gulfstream. Working fast and this $130K purchase is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Highest Honors) (2-1) - A debuting home bred by 'Tapit', he's been working steadily for trainer Chad Brown (20% first out). Grey colt had a sharp half-mile gate drill April 6 and Jose Ortiz is aboard.
4th pick: #6 (Into Morocco) (8-1) - Colt raced evenly when finishing foruth debuting at this level going 6 furlongs at the Fair Grounds Feb. 16. Working very fast for this attempt, this $120K purchase should be competitive at a square price.
5th pick: #5 (Phantom Currency) (12-1) - He tired after chasing a quick pace when debuting at Gulfstream Dec. 23. Lasix is added and this $260K purchase is another who has been working fast for this attempt.