Top pick: #9 (TAZEEZ) - One of a pair of runners from the Shadwell Stabe operation and they'll race uncoupled. Gelding is winless this year but has been very sharp in four strts facing some top-rate competition in his last three Group Races. Lasix is added today by veteran John Gosden who also trains No. 2 "Debussy". The top choice and at a square price.
2nd pick: #10 (Summit Surge) - Another world traveler his only two sub-par efforts in the past year have come on a synthetic surface (Tapeta Track) in the UAE. Runs hard every time on the turf and he has a flexible style. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Debussy) - Irish-bred has raced in England, France and the UAE during the past year and has shown considerable improvement in his last several starts. In a top barn (John Gosden) and son of the influential "Diesis" is three for six at this trip.
4th pick: #6 (Gio Ponti) - American champ won this race last year, but I believe that this field is much tougher. $4,000,000 earner always gives his all and won the "Man O'War"(G1) in his most recent start. Working fast at Saratoga for this and he's a win threat with his best.