Top pick: #2 (HAPPY WAC) (9-2) - Old mare has won seven times at Presque Isle with the rest of the field having nine combined. One-run type has finished second in two of her last three, the latest coming at this level and distance July 16th. She has back class and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Graduation Day) (5-1) - Speedy filly finished second here at this level on June 18th, but tired in her latest after setting a pressured pace. Barn (Tim Hamm) is heating up after a slow start at this meet and this 4-year-old should be involved every step.
3rd pick: #7 (Sweet Argument) (3-1) - Olt timer missed by a "nose" here at this level and distance in late May in her first back from a 6 1/2 month layoff. She raced evenly last out facing much tougher going longer and is shortening up and dropping down. Seven-year-old mare must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Future Prize) (5-1) - Mare ran third here at this level on July 2nd in her best effort since coming off a 2 1/2 month layoff in late May. Fits with her best and has won three times on this surface.