Top pick: #1 (TRISTE DOBLE Q) - Gelding has had more problems in his short career than a runner with 50 starts. He's raced well at distances before, and has stalking ability in a race loaded with speed types. The choice for the win.
2nd pick: #6 (Driven By Solar) - Son of "Freud" has shown steady improvement in his sprints, and will attempt a distance for the first time. Stalker looks like he has a solid "foundation" under him for the longer race.
3rd pick: #9 (Magical Devotion) - Colt by E. Dubai has finished 2nd in his first pair, both sprints. Another that will be trying a distance for the first time. Post is a bit of a hindrance.