Top pick: #5 (NATIONAL PRAYER) (2-1) - Speedy sort ships in from Philadelphia Park where he set a fast pace and tired in the final furlong racing at this tag on May 6th. Race was his first since Nov. 16 and first off a claim by Michelle Nevin. Colt should be much fitter in his second off the long layoff and is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #7 (A Nice Rendition) (5-1) - He's one of three who are debuting in this heat and his worked are well above average for a capable first out barn (Jane Cibelli 19%). Dangerous if he runs to his drills
3rd pick: #6 (Conte) (6-1) - Gelding has been freshened up since late April and gets an important trainer chane to Jorge Navarro (35% with new stock). A sharp work here May 27th indicates he's ready for an improved effort.
4th pick: #4 (Mister Lucky Cat) (4-1) - Well-bred 5-year-old cost a whopping $650K and you could claim him this afternoon for $35,000. Drops off a trainer change to Ed Plesa Jr. (19% with new arrivals) and the new barn has won with two others that have recently been transferred to his care. Must be left in the mix.