Top pick: #3 (THOUSAND EXCUSES) - He didn't have a "Thousand" excuses last out but he did have a very wide trip at this level and distance. Talented, lightly raced, and in a top barn (Mike Maker), he has a near "bullet" drill since his last race. Can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #6 (Shrimp Dancer) - Logical win contender and the probable favorite. Stalker made a big move last out but "hung" late though he checked home 5 lengths in front of the top pick. Race was his first in seven weeks and he has a "bullet" drill since. He'd be no surprise.
3rd pick: #1 (Johannesburg Smile) - Recent maiden winner takes the next logical step as he tries a first-level-allowance. Lightly raced speed/stalker is improving and draws the rail.