Top pick: #2 (LEROY JR) (2-1) - Talented but fragile gelding has won three of five sprinting on the dirt and has proven a tough runner to get by when challenged. Freshened up since April 26, trainer Chad Brown is dropping him to a new low. Speed/stalker is working fine at Saratoga and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Jeter) (5-1) - Another coming off a short vacation, he's also dropping in class. One run type should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into and is a stretch threat.
3rd pick: #9 (American Creed) (6-1) - Speed/stalker is moving back up in class in his first off an Abby Adsit claim May 17. Colt ran second that day for a $16K tag and has been competitive facing tougher in the past. Four-year-old likes it at Belmont (3-2-1-0) and has a shot at a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Bug Juice) (10-1) - He's dropping down after a wide and even effort here facing tougher May 15. A 13-time winner, one-run type fits well with this group and should get a quick pace to close into.