Top pick: #1 (POWERCHORD) - He has the best two races showing of this group, a close loss at Belmont in a maiden-claimer and a fine third at the Meadowlands. Draws the rail and can save ground through-out before launching a late rally. Wins this in the last 1/8 of a mile.
2nd pick: #2 (Vintage Dave) - Runner comes here by way of So. California for the fine barn of Doug O'Neill. Finished third in his only grass attempt and looks well-meant off a sharp recent work.
3rd pick: #10 (Union Strike) - His best race by far was on the turf and in his latest ran very poorly on the Keeneland poly. Working well for the nation's leading trainer (Steve Asmussen), and think this son of "Smart Strike" will bounce back today.