Top pick: #7 (BATTLED) (2-1) - Four-year-old was purchased privately earlier this year by trainer Dave Jacobson and is racing for the first time since April 5th. Formerly in the barn of Bob Baffert, the new barn drops him into a claimer for the first time and he'll beat these if ready off the 5 1/2 month layoff.
2nd pick: #1 (Celebrated Talent) (2-1) - Speedy gelding by "Bernardini" is another dropping into a claimer for the first time. Purchased by Darley for $500K back in 2011, he has a recency edge on "Battled" and he likes this distance (2-1-1-0). The likely winner if "Battled" isn't in shape.
3rd pick: #2 (Kowboy Boots) (5-1) - Colt is racing first off a Jay Servis claim (a strong 25% winning angle) and a subsequent 9-week freshening. Stalker fits with his best, but the top two selections are more likely to win this.
4th pick: #5 (Brass Pear) (12-1) - Longshot has a bit of speed, but he's been losing ground on a consistent basis for some time now. May hang on for a minor award.