Top pick: #4 (BATTEN) - The main speed runs off a long layoff but is working sharply on this surface for his first start since last Sept. Has some back class, catches a field without much speed, and can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #5 (Dixie Mountain) - Runs today for a new barn for the third straight start as he was claimed for $5K by trainer Jon Arnett June 13th. Stalker has been sharp in all four starts at this meet and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (African Gray) - Grey gelding showed little last out facing much tougher in his first off almost a six-week break and trainer Don Schnell will drop him down off another short break. Nice work here 10 days ago can lead to a competitive effort at a square price.