Top pick: #5 (CASH YOUR TICKET) (5-2) - He takes a big drop after an even effort a week ago when facing a much tougher field on this surface going 8.5 furlongs. Trainer dale Romans brings him back quickly and this gelding is the choice on either turf or dirt.
2nd pick: #1 (Ballerino) (2-1) - "Long winded" gelding has improved dramatically since owner/trainer Roy Lerman added lasix three starts back. Strong finisher just missed (a neck) last out at Tampa and 5-year-old by "Lido Palace" should love this 1 1/8th mile distance. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Right Now) (6-1) - Nicely-bred gelding finished third here at this tag on May 10th in a race originally scheduled to be run on the grass. 4-year-old by "Tiznow" is the type that can "run all day" and trainer Bill Badgett Jr. worked him a half-mile just four days ago. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #6 (Funky Cat) (15-1) - Longshot stretches out off an even effort here at this tag sprinting on the grass a week ago. He's well-bred and was competitive two back facing better. 3-year-old by "Tale of the Cat" cost $125K and is bred to like this 9-furlong trip.