Top pick: #2 (BACK OFF BUDDY) (2-1) - On the sidelines since late Sept., he's working very fast locally for his return to action. Well bred 5-year-old moves to the barn of leading trainer Bob Diodoro. New conditioner wins at a 25% rate with new arrivals and at a 33% clip off of lengthy layoffs. Takes this if ready.
2nd pick: #4 (Bad Behavior) (9-5) - Dangerous rival is very fast from the gate and has a recency edge on 'Back Off Buddy.' Well bred gelding broke his maiden in his local debut Jan 26, then tired after pressing a quick pace while widest at this level Feb 24. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Fullshot) (7-2) - Very lightly-raced, he was an easy 9-length gate-to-wire winner when breaking his maiden here March 18. The final time for the 6-furlongs was 1:09.20 and that puts him in contention if it's repeatable as he moves way up in class.