Top pick: #5 (DR. BALLENGER) - Races today off a claim by Michelle Lovell and think she got him at the right time. Last out he had a poor start and a wide trip, but still fought his way to a short lead in mid-stretch only to tire late and run second. He's always liked this surface and despite a rise in class is the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #3 (Itsnottheright) - Another racing first off a claim and also rising in class. The day he was claimed he destroyed a field of cheaper in fast time and did so off a layoff. Has the best early speed of this group and that makes him dangerous this afternoon.