Top pick: #2 (CALL SHOT) - Drops into a straight claimer for the first time following a troubled start on the turf in the G3 Hawthorne Derby. Talented colt is working sharply for this and will be racing on real dirt for only the third time in his career. Speed/stalker can take this on the drop.
2nd pick: #8 (Smarten Destiny) - Very speedy gelding loves this surface and comes into this fresh, fit, and in tip-top shape. Has the best early speed of these and will be very tough if he clears into the first turn.
3rd pick: #6 (Sumo) - Speed/stalker has some talent and races today for only the second time since Jan. Stretches out in distance off a good try at Delaware sprinting in a tough field a month ago. Working nicely since and he should run well on the stretch-out.