Top pick: #5 (GROOMEDFORVICTORY) (8-5) - Veteran was a winner on Feb. 22nd for a $35K tag, and was claimed day by Dave Jacobson (25% off the claim). Gelding likes this main-track (9-4-2-1) and is nicely spotted today.
2nd pick: #4 (Grand Rapport) (3-1) - From the same barn as "Groomed," he has the best early speed of this small field, and is in shape. Former stakes winner is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Turbin) (6-1) - Philly invader comes north in fine shape and has gone 6-3-2-1 since being claimed in late August. Fits with his best, and he'll be a square price.