Top pick: #1 (ROYAL VAGABOND) - Gelding takes that all-important firts drop into a maiden-claimer today after facing tougher in his first three starts. Draws the rail and meets a very weak field. Can take thia at a square price.
2nd pick: #5 (Rubinstein) - Probable favorite finished 2nd last out at Aqueduct when blinkers were added for the first time. Speed/stalker is an obvious win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Ashley's Mission) - Drops slightly, races 2nd off a two month break, and Chavez climbs aboard for the first time. Look for an improved run.