Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (VIEW MAGIC) (3-1) - A NEW gelding, he ships from the Fair Grounds where this 3yo by 'Tapit' finished a pace setting second going a mile for a $15,000 price tag March 7. Claimed that day Ed Kenneally, he's won with 10 of 28 (36%) with that move and has worked him three times heading into this attempt.
2nd pick: #4 (Noble Companion) (7-2) - This grey gelding by 'Strong Mandate' originally sold for $220,000 and was claimed Feb. 21 at the Fair Grounds by Jim Baker for $30,000. Competitive in three straight, speed/stalker drops down to run for a $20K tag is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Hey Prez) (4-1) - He's one on four older runners entered and this gelding by 'Super Saver' ships from Oaklawn where he tired to finish fourth after setting the pace in a 8.5 furlong contest for a $30K tag March 14. He drops a bit in price, shortens up in distance, and Luis Saez takes the mount. In the mix today.
4th pick: #7 (Smell of Roses) (6-1) - Another of the older runners, this 4yo by 'The Factor' hasn't raced since Feb. 2 of 2018. Heavily backed in both starts, each came on the poly surface at Turfway Park facing tougher. Training steadily for his return, he's in a claimer for the first time and may impact at a square price if ready.