Top pick: #1a (KODIAK KOWBOY) - Lots of speed signed-up (as you would expect) in a Grade 1 sprint. This reliable performer finished second in his seasonal debut at the Fair Grounds on a sloppy track going six furlongs just three weeks ago and believe that it was to set him up for this attempt. Draws a solid post and his entry-mate ("Biker Boy") should insure a very fast pace. Wins this down the stretch.
2nd pick: #4 (Fabulous Strike) - Hard-hitter showed a new dimension in his last pair, waiting just a bit before making a bid. Obvious contender and probable favorite has an extremely fast work at his home-base of Penn National heading into this. Win threat.
3rd pick: #3 (True Quality) - Talented, lightly raced, and very fast. He's exchanged decisions with "Fabulous" in his last pair and is coming off his best race ever. Likes a good fight and it should really be heated up-front today. He's in this from start-to-finish.