Top pick: #3 (HOOKED UP) - He's finished second and third in his last pair at this bottom tag and last out wasn't far behind a heavily favored winner. Field is very weak and it looks like graduation day.
2nd pick: #5 (Kaz Gold) - Speed-ball hasn't raced since last July and is in a sharp barn (Pete Kazamias). Fresh speed is often the best and this field is light on pace. Win contender.
3rd pick: #2 (Zeppie's Shadow) - Blinkers were added for his latest and he responded with a third-place finish just two lengths behind the top pick. Similar effort makes him a contender.