Top pick: #2 (LION BY MY SIDE) - Speedy, fresh, drops, and is in a great barn (Steve Klesaris). He's run well against better and barn offers him up for sale this afternoon. Much the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Mandate) - Lightly raced, consistent and competitive. Gelded son of "Hook and Ladder" seeks his third in a row and has been given a full month since his latest win by his trainer (Tom Bush). Contender.