Top pick: #8 (RAP D'ORO) (5-1) - Nicely bred gelding has become a useful runner since the calendar turned and has gone 5-1-3-0 in 2014. 4yo was an easy winner facing weaker at Aqu. on April 23 as he cleared the 2l condition, and last out just missed here at this tag going a mile. Stalker draws a fine outside post, and his performance on May 16 earned him a career best figure. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Mystic Strike) (6-1) - One run type is stringing starts together following several layoffs and has raced evenly here in his last pair after coming off a two month freshening. The Jacobson barn has heated up after a slow start at this meet and he has this son of "Smart Strike" set for a big effort.
3rd pick: #2 (Park City) (5-2) - Colt from the Pletcher barn has some fine works showing on the Saratoga training track as he runs for the first time since April 2. One run type had been racing evenly prior to his layoff and should be competitive in this spot.
4th pick: #1 (Mulheb) (4-1) - Speedy and inconsistent gelding drops back down and goes turf to dirt this afternoon. His new connections drop him way down and race him at $20K less than they claimed him for two back. His inside post means he'll be sent hard at the break and 5yo by "Bernardini" is a threat with his best.