Top pick: #5 (HAMPDEN FIVEONE) (5-2) - Long time maiden has finished second in two straight and last out missed by a "head" here at this level and distance. One-run type has done well on "off" tracks in the past and can win this turning for home.
2nd pick: #1 (Flat Leaver) (2-1) - The probable favorite, home bred has some early speed, breaks from the rail, and trainer Mike Hushion is dropping him into a claimer for the first time. A strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Blue Collar Cat) - Gelding had a terrible trip last out and still raced evenly. Three-year-old by "Bluegrass Cat" is racing second back off a pair of layoffs and John Velazquez stays aboard. Must be left in the win mix.