Top pick: #1 (KRIS APPEAL) - Speedy runner makes his first start in 75 days and does so off a claim by Tim Hooper. Runs well fresh and he draws the rail. Overall record is (10-5-2-0) and believe he'll add another today. Wire-to-wire threat.
2nd pick: #6 (Bagoga) - Drops for the Cody Autry barn off a series of solid races at the Fair Grounds. Training well since coming north and he has enough speed to stay close early. Win contender.
3rd pick: #5 (Victory Lake) - Tremendous race last out at Laurel winning by 9 1/4 lengths and earning a very lofty figure. Repeat effort would make him a win threat.