Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (PERFECT WAGER) (7-2) - He tired last out after setting a pressured pace facing tougher. He has the rail, drops in class, and enters off a sharp half-mile work May 14. Home bred 3-year-old colt gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Iron Curtain) (8-1) - Very fast from the gate, 4-year-old hasn't been in action since Nov. 13 of 2016. Competitive in three of four that fall, he has a fine series of works on view and is a win candidate at a big price if ready.
3rd pick: #8 (North County Guy) (4-1) - Grey gelding finished 2nd here going 6.5 furlongs facing $30K 'open' maidens May 5. He's moving up in price, is back in with fellow Cal breds in this spot, and is a win candidate.
4th pick: #12 (Nova) (9-2) - Competitive in five of his last six, he finished second here April 20 and earned a career best figure. Colt is a serious player if able to avoid a wide post from his tough outside post.
5th pick: #7 (For the Hustle) (8-1) - Speedy gelding drops back down after tiring badly facing tougher April 29. There is other pace signed on, so he needs to improve for anything more than a minor award.