Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (DESERT SWARM) (4-1) - Away slowly last out, he rallied to check-in 4th of seven, beaten by 3.5 lengths when sprinting on the local turf March 1. Down in class while switching to the dirt, I give him a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Sorriso) (7-2) - 5yo debuted here March 1 in the same grass sprint as 'Desert Swarm,' and he finished a pace-chasing 3rd, a 'nose' in front of that rival. Working fast since, he moves to the dirt, and is an obvious contender.
3rd pick: #1 (Hoop Dream) (6-1) - This gelding has some early speed, is dropping in class, has the rail, and gets the addition of blinkers. The 4yo worked a well above average half-mile May 9 and is in the mix today.
4th pick: #4 (Handsome Cat) (6-1) - Even paced in all four facing tougher, this home-bred is in a claimer for the first time, and he worked six furlongs here in 1:14.60 April 29.