Top pick: #3 (CASTLE HARBOUR) - Drops into a claimer for the first time, has some speed, and draws the rail. Looks on the verge of his maiden win.
2nd pick: #10 (Big Negilla) - Makes his first start since October of "07". That's the negative, the positive is he's now in the Richard Dutrow barn. New trainer is legendary off of long layoffs. Must use if he goes.
3rd pick: #11 (Brother of Gold) - Had no chance last out with a wide post going a mile in the mud. After being asked on the turn he folded and the jockey basically wrapped-up on him. Must overcome a difficult post at this distance.
4th pick: #9 (Five Cases) - Had a poor start last out, but to his credit he still gave a good account of himself, checking in a distant 3rd. Previous pair were strong tries and he's an improved runner since coming back from a half-years absence.