Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (G T SONIA) (5-1) - This filly is dropping down in class while switching from grass to dirt. A home bred 3yo, she has early speed and finished a pace-chasing second at Belmont Park going 6 furlongs for a $30K tag May 23. I give her a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Countenance) (6-5) - The morning line and probable heavy favorite, she's racing for the first time since Feb. 13. 4yo missed by a 1/2 length that afternoon going two-turns at Tampa Bay Downs facing tougher in a contest that was taken 'off the turf. In a claimer for the first time, she's been training steadily and is an obvious strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Karabessa) (8-1) - Away from action since March 9, she's been competitive in four straight and has finished second in three of those attempts. Florida bred has early speed, is working fast, and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Know Point Given) (12-1) - Longshot has nibbled several times and is capable of getting a minor award at a big price with a late rally.