Top pick: #7 (JOHN WYATT) - TRaining niv cely for his first start since Oct.3rd he's clearly better on the turf and finished a solid 3rd last July here at this level and distance. Looks all set as trainer Bob Barbara names his "go to" rider (Jose Lezcano).
2nd pick: #5 (Ready For Ryan ) - Gelding chased and tired in his debut and had some serious traffic issue mid-way through the far turn. Trainer Jimmy Jerkens likes to give them one without lasix, then add it next out ( a 33% winning move). Blinkers also go on so they're pulling out all the stops. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Jacob's dream ) - Has some speed and he's finished close-up in his last pair vs. cheaper. Moves up in class but his figues play well with these as a whole. Contender.
4th pick: #6 (Adirondack Warrior ) - He's improved since switching to the turf and he's a strong stretch threat with a "clean" trip.