Top pick: #7 (TARGET THE GOLD) - Much improved last out when he broke sharply and stayed on from start to finish, coming up a head short in a strong effort. Runs for the leading trainer at this meet (Juan Vazquez) and he brings him back quickly for this (14 days). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Thegamesabustout) - First-time starter is in a good small barn (Andy Simoff) and he's won with two of his last 10 debuting runners. Once past the top pick, the rest of this field is weak. Three-year-old can factor if he has any talent.
3rd pick: #4 (Zippy's Tiger) - He was just over two lengths behind "Gold" last out and he also showed good early speed. Race was his first at this price and a repeat of it makes him a contender.