Top pick: #3 (LIVE FROM THE APOLLO) - Son of "Maria's Mon" just missed (a neck) here May 21st at this distance and that ran his local turf record to (3-1-2-0). Effort was his best since May of 2010 when he was a wire-to-wire winner on this surface. Well-spotted in this starter-allowance by a "hot" trainer (Ingrid Mason)and this 7-year-old is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Upsell) - He's been improving a great deal of late and this gelding just missed (a neck) facing tougher at Gulfstream April 10th in a race at this 5 furlong trip. Speed/stalker fits, is in a good barn (Dale Bennett) and this grey 5-year-old is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Ashtonofun) - Always tries hard and this strong stretch runner finished close-up in three starts at Gulfstream this past winter. Loves this grass course (11-2-5-3) and the faster the pace, the better his chances.