Top pick: #5 (INDIAN GODS) (5-2) - Well-bred colt moves up in price off a second-place finish here at this distance racing for a $50K tag March 22nd. Solid effort came first off a Raf Becerra claim and a repeat of it takes this.
2nd pick: #2 (Grand Giant) (7-2) - Drops back after a good fourth-place finish facing special weights on April 6th in his first off a Jack Van Berg claim. Colt has a speed/stalking style, a fine post, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Mikey T) (5-1) - He's working like a different horse as he races today off a two month freshening for the Puype barn. He ran evenly facing better when last in action and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Copper Bay) (2-1) - Another dropping into a claimer for the first time and this Stronach home-bred has been competitive in four straight on the grass. Fits, is a contender, but will be over-bet.
5th pick: #3 (Donttextndrive) (6-1) - Freshened up since Feb. 9, he's had trouble breaking in both starts facing tougher and trainer Marty Jones will drop him into a claimer. A threat if he breaks with his field.