Top pick: #1 (LIKE AN EAGLE) - He's been very consistent since trainer McLean Robertson dropped him down in price late in the Oaklawn meet. He's run well in a pair of local starts (both on "sloppy" tracks) and draws the rail for the 3rd straight time. Can save all the ground and run them down late.
2nd pick: #3 (Ask Joe) - Classy runner returns from a four month break but he's done well off of layoffs in the past. He was a stakes performer in earlier days and he still brings a solid effort every time he runs. Win candidate.