Top pick: #1 (THE FAZZ MAN) (9-5) - Speedy and lightly raced, he comes off a solid pace-setting second place finish sprinting on the Pimlico turf at this level on April 10. It was his first since late July, and this 3yo broke his maiden here when debuting on July 8. Has the rail, is working fast, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Springs are Loaded) (5-2) - He was cross-entered earlier on the card in the "Tom Ridge" stakes, and this seems like a much better spot for him. He also exits a sharp effort sprinting on the Pimlico lawn and should be involved from gate-to-wire.
3rd pick: #4 (Choctaw Won) (7-2) - Gelding went wire-wire at Keeneland for an $80K tag to get his maiden win on April 16. It was his first start since late July and first off a private sale to owner/trainer Wayne Rice. 4yo must be left in the mix.