Top pick: #1 (MACHO JOE) - Has the best last outing of these and it came in his maiden win here June 9. Speedy and lightly-raced son of "Macho Uno" sprinted clear early at this distance in his first grass race and never had an anxious moment. Working fast since and he draws the hedge. The top selection.
2nd pick: #4 (Worthy Wager) - Lightly-raced gelding by "Devil His Due" has stalking ability and broke his maiden here at this trip May 9. He's finished fourth in both of his starts facing winners and has a shot at the win from just off the pace.
3rd pick: #5 (Awesome Preacher) - Mid-west invader has yet to race on the turf but has some dirt ability and races today for a new trainer (Bill Badgett) and with blinker added. Can impact at a nice price.