Top pick: #1 (SUNRISE LOVER) (7-2) - He was scratche out of yesterday's first race( a two-turn contest) to await this sprint event. Improving colt finished 3rd of 9, beaten a 1/2 length here at this level and distance just one week ago and is the choice in a weak field.
2nd pick: #2 (Imaginary Island) (6-5) - He was much improved last out in start #2 when he chased while wide and continued on with good courage to finish 3rd to a heavy favorite. Trainer Mike Laurer has given him 6 weeks to recover and colt draws the rail.
3rd pick: #4 (Monterey Drive) (15-1) - He was "pulled up" after racing far back when debuting here facing much tougher ojust 9 days ago. Something may have gone wrong that day as trainer Gary Gullo brings him back quickly, drops him down, and adds blinkers.