Top pick: #2 (AWESOME MIKE) - Speedy gelding chased while wide last out and stayed on gamely to finish a close up fifth, beaten three lengths. Effort was his first off a 90-day break and today he breaks near the rail. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Classical Hy) - He's been competitive in all three starts and has some early speed to utilize. The tag and trip are fine, but know little about his Japanese rider. Contends with an alert break.
3rd pick: #4 (Solana Soleil) - Runs off a five month layoff and gelding has a new trainer (Pete Eurton). He took a lot of betting action early in his career and may have more talent than he's shown to date.