Top pick: #5 (THE MIDNIGHT SKIER) - Nice race last out as he stayed close early and gained the place spot late while gradually getting to the winner. Race was his first in almost 8 weeks and was his 2nd strong effort in a row. Looks on edge to grab his 14th lifetime win.
2nd pick: #1 (Grand Alibi) - He's been defeated by the top selection the last two times they've met, but is coming off an even effort at this tag in a much tougher fiekld than this. Close-up style is a plus. Contender.
3rd pick: #6 (War Torn) - He's finished "in the money" in 17 of 30 stsrts on this surface. Last was a solid try as he finished 3rd at thi price in a field that had several drop down runners. Can make an impact today.