Top pick: #1a (SLEEK HUNTER) - Makes his 3rd start off a layoff, drops in value, and stretches out for the Richard Dutrow barn. Lightly raced colt improved in his 2nd back and a further move forward could get the job done.
2nd pick: #5 (Love Everbody) - Takes a big drop and moves back to the dirt for trainer Gary Contessa. Colt finished 2nd running for 50K in late May at Churchill at one of these one-turn miles. Latest effort on the turf was encouraging and it should set him up well for today.
3rd pick: #7 (Best Big Band) - Another going 3rd off a long break, this one for "Hall of Famer" Allen Jerkens. Positive rider switch to Castellano who was aboard for his win at Gulfstream at this distance last January.