Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MONTE MAN) (7-2) - Gelding has been freshened up since March 11 when he was claimed by Steve Asmussen for $25,000. He moves this stalker up in price and stretches him out a furlong. He gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Toohottoevenspeak) (2-1) - Stretch runner has been on the sidelines since Feb. 20. He's been competitive in all three previous starts at this $40,000 claiming price and is working well above average for his return.
3rd pick: #4 (Proud Zip) (9-5) - He has more early speed than both 'Monte Man' and 'Toohottoevenspeak.' Four-year-old runs first off a Gary Contessa claim and the veteran trainer is cutting him back in distance. Gelding has been competitive in the past facing tougher and should be involved from start-to-finish.