Top pick: #7 (PROPER RESPECT) - His trainer (Joe Martin) is much better than his record and he ships this runner in from Oaklawn where he wasn't a factor in his debut, which came sprinting from a tough outside post. He has a fine local breeze since arriving and home-bred drops in price and stretches-out in distance. The top pick at a nice price.
2nd pick: #3 (Linemaker) - He finished a strong 2nd here at this level just 10 days ago in his second start back off a 4 month layoff. The probable favorite and I almost made him the top pick.
3rd pick: #10 (Social Worker) - Has the look of a professional maiden and last out he was 5 behind Linemaker at the wire. He does have some positional speed and should be within range turning for home. Needs to do better.