Top pick: #3 (INTEGRITY) (3-1) - Stakes quality field is assembled in this entry-level allowance with many well-bred runners from some of the top barns. This speed/stalker has been sharp in all three appearances and trainer Chad Brown has him working fast since he finished third in a small stakes at Aqueduct on April 2nd. $320K son of "Hard Spun" gets the edge in a competitive contest.
2nd pick: #7 (Doherty) (3-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. He was very impressive when breaking his maiden at Gulfstream going a "flat" mile on April Feb. 5, and has been competitive in both starts facing winners despite poor starts. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Midnight Taboo) (8-1) - The second of the Pletcher pair, he's been sharp in both starts and they came eight months apart. $240K son of "Langfuhr" tries winners after a fine lookin maiden win at Aqueduct on April 6th. That was at a "flat" mile and he's working fast since. Late developer must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Irsaal) (6-1) - Strong finisher has "off" track experience and last out at Gulfstream he rallied past "Doherty" for the place spot. The faster the pace, the better his chances.