Top pick: #1 (ENTRY OF 1-GOLDEN ITIZ & 1a-JOAN'S CHOICE) (5-2) - Both halves of this Dave Jacobson trained entry stayed in after late scratches. Both have back class and are racing into shape following layoffs. "Joan" has fine speed and "Itiz" likes to close. Nice combination and the top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Son of a General) (2-1) - Another with back class, he's finished second in two straight here, the latest coming at this tag. Veteran has the rail, a flexible style, and is dangerous.
3rd pick: #3 (Battle Hardened) (3-1) - He ships back from Delaware park where he tired badly facing tougher on May 24th. In great form prior to that and he's worked well here since. Trainer Mike Maker drops him down in class and adds blinkers.