Race 1:
Top Pick: Night Trix (#1) WINNER – Trainer David Anderson looks to get the first win of the meet with two strong entries in the first race for NE bred fillies and mares, non-winners of two lifetime. The top pick is Night Trix. Coming off an impressive debut win, she showed sharp early speed, and her strong pedigree make her a major threat despite the layoff.
Contender: Alpine Ash (#3) – The other entry for David Anderson. The cut back in distance should help. Has game early pace, and the sharp May 2nd workout suggest she's primed to win.
Upset Pick: Gamblers Nightmare (#2) – Cutting back to 5F with good early pace figs and Cardoso's hot hand, could be dangerous.
Race 2
Top Pick: Mischievous Miss (#1) WINNER – Top of the class, three straight strong figures, and a good bounce-back spot off a tough beat. If she handles the track, she's long gone.
Upset Pick: Springtime Moon (#6) – Last raced at Will Rogers Downs. Finished 3rd in last three races there. Could surprise with second career win, in a race for non-winners of three lifetime.
Race 3
Top Pick: Reginald Aurelius (#7) – Race 3 is the most difficult race to call on the days card and should be a good one. If your playing the .50 Pick 5, you may want to go deep in this one. Reginald Aurelius showed speed last-out, will be solid at 5F, and the reliable recent form make him the horse to beat.
Upset Pick: Pure Rocket (#3) WINNER – Long layoff, but a class dropper with strong back figs and potential to pop off the layoff.
Also Watch: Preacher (#5) – 9-time winner in a good form cycle, could surprise with a front-running trip.
Race 4
Top Pick: Sarah’s Court (#3) WINNER – Last out faced tougher. Has shown early speed, and really strong 5F record. Look for a stalk and pounce in this one.
Upset Pick: Bring It On Baby (#7) – Proven off the layoff, fast early, and excellent 5F history. Very dangerous if pace heats up.
Race 5
Top Pick: Moorea Time (#7) – Tops the field in speed last out. Exits a solid 2nd vs similar. Well-positioned to get it done here.
Upset Pick: Surf P F H (#4) – Two-back win with speed fig that stands out. Fackler gets the call. Can press or stalk and could draw off late.
Race 6
Top Pick: My Buddy Mel (#6) – Sharp runner-up in tougher last time, consistent type, and tactical pace makes him a strong threat at 5F.
Upset Pick: Bernalinho (#4) WINNER – First off the claim for a winning trainer and 13 career wins. A cutback in distance, and a strong late kick give him a puncher's chance at nice odds.
Also Watch: Fayette Warrior (#9) – Beat the Top Pick 3 races back. A dangerous front-end speedster cutting back in distance – could easily see this one going wire to wire.