Top pick: #3 (PAINTED WARRIOR) (5-2) - He showed excellent early speed before tiring to finish fourth when debuting at the Fair grounds on Jan. 20 when racing for a $25K tag. Freshened up since, he had a huge bullet 3-furlong gate work in New Orleans on March 2nd and he can go gate-to-wire at this 5-furlong distance.
2nd pick: #6 (Alec's Dimple) (6-1) - Debuting colt by "Limehouse" is working steadily for owner/trainer Doris Hebert and 3-year-old had a bullet 3-furlong gate breeze on Feb. 8. Can factor in his first public appearance.
3rd pick: #5 (Rockin Nuel) (12-1) - He raced evenly here for twice this price on Feb. 16 and he drops back down for this attempt. He finished second at this level when debuting here on Nov. 15.
4th pick: #7 (Allie's Mr Bob) (9-2) - He comes off a career best when he pressed the pace, bid to a clear lead, and tired late to finish second. Capable of getting a minor award.
5th pick: #1 (Blushing Tough) (20-1) - Longshot has the rail and showed some early speed last out facing much tougher. The drop into a claimer can help her cause.