Top pick: #6 (GOLD RAPTOR) - Gelding chased and tired in his debut facing tougher and did so despite a poor start. Trainer Linda Rice brings him back in 18 days for this and drops him into a claimer this afternoon. Dominguez stays put and juvenile can win this with a clean start.
2nd pick: #7 (Seattle Louie) - Finished just behind the top pick in his debut and he also showed good speed despite being bumped at the start. Has a nice work since then and trainer Bill Badgett also drops him into a claimer. Strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (For Wes) - Already proven at this price tag, he's finished second in two starts at it. Has good early speed, draws the rail, and is a win candidate. Colt is one of a pair entered by trainer Gary Contessa and they'll race uncoupled.