Top pick: #7 (MONTECORE) - Son of "Hold That Tiger" raced well against open company in three starts at the Fair Grounds and after a seven-week freshening will face fellow New York-breds for the first time. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (El Tamberito) - Four-year-old has a good late kick and has displayed ability during his eight career starts. Likely winner if the top pick is sub-par.
3rd pick: #4 (Borrowing Limit) - Lightly-raced stretch runner is coming off yet another layoff for trainer Rick Violette. Working fast and he's a late threat.