Top pick: #1 (HIGHDRUM) - The probable favorite is lightly raced and last out ran a career best when he ran second at this level and trip in his first ever on the turf. Much the horse to beat with a repeat of that effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Talkin McCarthy) - His best race ever came in his only grass start which came last August at Louisiana Downs. Gelding showed good speed that day racing in a special weight sprint and checked-in fourth of nine, beaten by just over two lengths. Races today off a three month break and a positive trainer change to Dennis Sowers. Can factor today.