Top pick: #9 (JOE D) - Well-bet in his debut, son of "Thunder Gulch" had some serious traffic issues mid-way through the turn and finished evenly. Has a pair of sharp works since and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Thundering Roar) - Big effort last out at Saratoga finishing second, beaten a 1/2 length and beating next out winner "Shrimp Dancer" by another 1/2. Nice drill since and he's the equal of the top pick.
3rd pick: #1a (Abilio) - Part of a Linda Rice-trained entry, he tired in a race here that was originally scheduled for the grass, but was run on the main-track. Colt has good turf works and should run better today.
4th pick: #6 (Solutionfinders) - Gelding by "Johannesburg" had some serious traffic issues in his debut at saratoga. He's worked twice since and Prado gives it a go today.