Top pick: #1 (THIS ONES FOR PHIL) - Fast and talented colt has won from both on and off the lead and has proven to be a reliable performer. This one-turn mile should be perfect for him and his trainer (Richard Dutrow Jr.) has been on fire here for the past ten days. Colt draws the rail and is the top choice.
2nd pick: #7 (Just A Coincidence) - Stalker from the Zito barn is improving and draws a good post at this distance. Speed duel could develop and he would benefit the most.
3rd pick: #5 (Mr. Fantasy) - Fast New York-bred ran well in the the "Gotham"(G3) finishing third to future "Wood" winner "I Want Revenge" that day despite being very lightly raced. This one-turn mile should be to his liking as he returns off a seven-week freshening.