Top pick: #6 (SEEKER) (5-2) - Speedy sort also has stalking ability and that's a big plus in this field. In shape, from a winning barn (Steve Asmussen), and he won his only previous attempt on this surface.
2nd pick: #1 (Entry of 1-Spirited Touch & 1a-Start Jumping) (2-1) - Entry from leading trainer Dave Jacobson and he has separate riders listed on both. Each is lightly raced, in career best shape, and we'll take either as our second pick.
3rd pick: #3 (Precious Metal) (9-2) - Veteran runs first off a Chris Englehart claim and he brings him back in 13 days for this attempt. One-run type has run well here in the past and would benefit the most if the pace was fast and/or contested.
4th pick: #5 (Herbal Prospector) (8-1) - He's from the same barn as "Metal" and the pair race uncoupled. Speed/stalker runs third back from almost a 100-day break and last out rallied to finish second here facing a bit weaker. Stretch threat.