Top pick: #4 (THNXTOMYUNCLE) (3-1) - He was forced by the race "flow" to make a wide rally last out here at this level and distance and checked in fourth of nine, only a "neck" back of this contest's presumed favorite ("Jade Run"). He's worked well since and can cause a "mild" upset with a better journey.
2nd pick: #1 (Jade Run) (6-5) - The probable heavy favotite, he rallied strongly to finish second last out and "nipped" "Uncle" out of the place spot when doing so. Lightly raced, still improving, and an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (M Six) (5-1) - Pletcher trained son of "Medaglia d'Oro" showed little at this level 7 distance at Aqu. April 20th, but it was his first race in five months. It was the first time he did nor break slowly and lasix is added today. In the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Here He Fitz) (4-1) - Son of "War Chant" showed nothing in a grass race April 26th, but in his previous start had finished third on the dirt, 3 1/2 lengths back of "Uncle." Price play draws well and gets the addition of blinkers for the first time.