Top pick: #6 (GOLDEN WEEKEND) - Had some promise at one time and he "whistled" on this course last out when his trainer (Carlos Martin) dropped him into a claimer for the first time. Gelding has a fondness for this footing (3-2-1-0) and will be tough to catch.
2nd pick: #8 (Strike Again) - Lightly-raced son of "Dixie Union" has run well in his three lifetime starts (all on the grass). In a top barn (Bill Mott) and colt will try a one-turn contest for the first time in his career.
3rd pick: #5 (Right of Way ) - He won a starter-allowance at this distance here on April 30 and has been freshened-up by "Big Chief" Jerkens for the past six weeks. That win was accomplished in very fast time and a repeat of it would make him a win candidate.
4th pick: #3 (Dr. Smarty Jack) - Son of "Smarty Jones" broke his maiden on May 16 on this course at this distance. He's run well in his four starts (all on the turf) and is in a top grass barn (Chris Clement). Lightly raced, improving and he's a contender in his first try vs. winners.