Top pick: #9 (EL VIEJO VERDE) (2-1) - He's the main speed in this 'off the turf' contest, and he finished 3rd the last time he competed on a wet track. Gelding tends to tire in the last furlong, but think he'll be able to hold on against this group.
2nd pick: #2 (Spark to Ignite) (5-1) - On the sidelines since last November, he's working well for his return and has the next best early speed of this field. A bullet half-mile here June 11 signals his readiness. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Loose Money) (8-1) - He's taken some betting action in both starts. 3yo was 'bumped' at the break in his debut, then raced wide before tiring last out. Has the rail, is working nicely, and can factor at a square price.
4th pick: #8 (Risky Sour) (12-1) - Improving and well bred, he's clearly better on the grass, but trainer Pat Kelly will race him again on the sloppy main track. Bred for the off going ("Lemon Drop Kid") and can be a threat at a very big price.