Top pick: #1a (SHOT OF CHAYA) (4-1) - Cal.-bred gelding is part of a Jeff Metz trained entry and he has separate riders listed. This 4-year-old by "Benchmark" will be cutting back in distance after tiring following a poor start going a mile on April 23rd. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Mr Spokane) (5-1) - He raced evenly while never involved when debuting here on March 2nd for a $20K tag. Gelding by "Birdstone" is working well for this, drops in price, and has blinkers added.
3rd pick: #1 (Objectofthetarmac) (4-1) - The other half of the Metz entry, he had all sorts of problems at the start when debuting here on April 15th. Probably has much more to offer and Anne Von Rosen takes thi gelding over "Chaya."
4th pick: #5 (Friends Pub) (7-2) - Gelding ran a career best when finishing second for the first time in 18 starts when he rallied from just off the pace going a mile six days ago. Cuts back, is turned around quickly, and will be over-bet. The kind I love to bet against.
5th pick: #6 (Bessemer Victory) (10-1) - He moves back in with thoroughbreds after a pair facing quarter-horses. Could grab a minor award at an expected big price.