Top pick: #1 (ZARATAN'S) - He's shown good early speed in all three of his starts and runs 3rd off a 7 month layoff in this spot. 4yr.old gelding by "Lake Austin" has the rail and will tough to catch if he breaks cleanly.
2nd pick: #8 (Thekingoftexas) - This is start #21 but he ships from the Fair Grounds where he wasn't beaten much last out at this tag and trip. Veteran stalker draws outside of the speed horses and is a win candidate at a nice price.
3rd pick: #2 (Golden Zeit) - He chased and tired last out in his first back off a 22 month layoff. 5yr.old by "Gilded Time" cost $165,000 and started his career in the fine barn of Al Stall Jr. Needs to avoid a possible "bounce", but is a win threat if he moves forward a bit.