Top pick: #9 (SOK SOK ) - One of a pair entered by trainer Steve Asmussen and they'll race uncoupled. Colt has won three of his last four (all stakes) with his lone "poor" outing coming in a poly track try at Santa Anita. Stalker draws a nice post for his style and can win this with a comfortable trip in the clear from just off the top.
2nd pick: #3 (Kodiak Kowboy) - The second of the Asmussen pair lost to his barn-mate in his seasonal debut, but came back last out to win the "Carter" Hdcp.(G1) at Aqueduct at this seven-furlong trip. Working fast for this and he seems to relish these middle-distance contests. Win threat.
3rd pick: #8 (Silver Edition) - Hard-hitter is solid at this level without winning many. Colt won a race on "Derby Day" last year and draws well in the gate for his stalking style. Can impact this late at big odds.