Top pick: #2 (LAUNCESTON) - Colt takes a big drop in his 2nd back off a long layoff. Working well for a good trainer (Eddie Kenneally) this will be his first appearance in a claimer. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Beckon ) - Working fast at Monmouth for his first race 1n 11 months and he'll also be dropping into a claimer for the first time. In an excellent long layoff barn (Kiaran McLaughlin 26%) and a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #13 (Known Gambler) - Races off a 4 mont layoff and trainer Gary Contessa halves him in price. Capable, and he draws a good post.
4th pick: #6 (Empire State) - Not sure if he'll run on the dirt. Has some speed and race 3rd back off a layoff for the Bruce Levine barn. Threat if he goes.