Top pick: #9 (ALARMIST) - Gelding by "Hook and Ladder" has finished second in 7 of his 13 starts and has done so in all four appearances on this often "tricky" surface. Runs first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a 29% winning angle) and he draws a nice post for this 7 furlong trip.
2nd pick: #3 (Smokin Candy) - Price play raced sluggishly last out in his first off a Jeremiah Engelhart claim and he'll drop him back down to race for the $35K purchase price. Gelding has a fine work on April 22nd and he should like this 7 furlong trip. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Dylan Dangerous) - Colt had a useful debut when he rallied to finish third racing at Aqueduct April 12th. Moves up a bit in price, draws a fine post, and trainer Rudy Rodriguez wins at a 26% rate with second time maidens.
4th pick: #1 (Missile Nick) - Debuting gelding has a steady work tab showing including a bullet half-mile breeze from the gate back on March 25th. Can factor at a big price if ready.