Top pick: #7 (FEAR) (3-1) - Gelding has a speed/stalking style and draws a nice outside post to use it from. Home bred enters in shape, meets a mediocre field, and looks set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #1 (Afleet's Edge) (4-1) - A NEW gelding, lightly-raced 3-year-old has been freshened up since April 23. He has early speed, draws the rail, and trainer Jay Servis is 9 for 32 at this competitive meet.
3rd pick: #2 (Devilish Grin) (7-2) - Colt has finished second in three of his four starts, all coming at this level. Stretch runner should be closing fast and must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #6 (That's My Buddy) (15-1) - Long shot showed little when debuting in a longer turf contest facing tougher May 16. He had a tough outside post that day and retreated after racing close up early while very wide. Trainer Steve Asmussen (24% second time out) drops him way down in class, switches him from grass to dirt, and shortens him up in distance.