Top pick: #3 (ABRA) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he drops to a new low after chasing an impressive winner and tiring to finish third for a $35K tag on June 12th. Lightly raced, well-bred, and he's from the barn of leading trainer Dave Jacobson.
2nd pick: #2 (Riverdance Rock) (7-2) - Gelding set a fast pace and tired to finish fourth of eight, beaten seven 1/2 lengths racing at this tag on June 22nd. Race came off a six month layoff, and it's nice to see J.J.Castellano back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #8 (Piano Man Ted) (6-1) - Monmouth invader is the fields only multiple winner (3), and is nicely spotted under the conditions. Stalker drops, goes turf to dirt, and is in the small win mix.
4th pick: #1 (Hamme Dancer) (15-1) - He raced evenly here at this tag just eight days ago in a contest won by the repeating "Economic Forecast." Race was his first on this circuit and first off a positive trainer change. Has the rail and can factor at a square price.