Top pick: #8 (ENDOSOMEESCAPEPLAN) - Gelding debuts off of some good works and meets a very weak field this afternoon. In a good small barn (Jeff Barkley) and it's nice to see Terry Thompson aboard. Need not be much to beat this field.
2nd pick: #6 (T L S Lightning) - He just missed at this price two back, then tired badly when going longer facing state-bred special weights. Has speed/stalking ability and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Louden) - Dropped to this price last out he chased from a tough outside post and held well to finish fourth of 11. Draws a better slot today and will be involved from start to finish.