Top pick: #11 (UPPER AFLEET) - Has the best last race on any entered when he was beaten a nose on this surface in an upper-end starter-allowance going 7 furlongs on May 25. Speed/stalker drops back into a claimer, shortens-up a furlong, and a good post to stalk from. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Tudor King) - Fast, fresh, and his only win came on this surface at this distancelast July 3rd. In a good barn (Mike Hushion) and if ready with his best this gelding could be tough.
3rd pick: #5 (D J's Revenge) - Lightly raced gelding by "Two Punch" just failed last out facing tougher here 12 days ago. Speed/stalker is brought back quickly by the Linda Rice barn and is a win candidte in this spot.
4th pick: #8 (Running Tap) - Claimed on April 29 by trainer Steve Asmussen for $25K he's given him 45 days of freshening, brings him back at the purchase price, switches him to the turf, and has Dominguez aboard. Trainer/jockey combo is a strong one, winning at a 32% clip.