Top pick: #3 (MOE CANDY) (8-5) - Grey son of 'Candy Ride' missed by a 'head' here at this level and distance March 19. He rated, bid to a short lead, and fought it out gamely in a big improvement over his debut. The 'figure' earned was large for a maiden, and he's worked fast twice since. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (D'Church) (3-1) - He also enters of a big 'figure.' Son of 'Majestic Warrior' had a similar run as 'Moe.' He rated just off the pace, bid to a short lead in mid-stretch, then lost by a 'neck' in the final few strides.
3rd pick: #6 (Volume) (6-1) - Claiborne home bred raced evenly following a troubled break when debuting here at this level and distance on the turf course March 28. Son of 'Blame' took some betting action that day and is switch to the dirt by 'Hall of Famer' Rick Mandella. Look for an improved effort.
4th pick: #7 (Tried and True) (8-1) - Son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' raced evenly when debuting here in a sprint Jan. 31st. Race turned out to have a strong field, and this Darley home bred has been working very fast for his second appearance. Price play.