Top pick: #4 (ON DECK) - Gelding by "Grand Slam" showed some promise early in his career but after an impressive maiden win at Tampa Bay on New Year's Eve he did not race again until July 7th. He's been raced into shape by trainer Mike Mareina and looks set for his best. Latest drills are sharp and he's the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #5 (Messiah) - Returns today from a 65 day break and will run for a tag, go from turf to dirt, and shorten-up in distance. All three of those moves are solid ones for his trainer (Steve Klesaris). Contender.