Top pick: #5 (GRAEME PLACE) - He makes his second start back off an 11-month layoff and he tired in his return race at Tampa after making a strong bid around the far turn. Working sharply locally for his second off the bench and he's the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #9 (Engulfanddevour) - He chased and tired in the slop at this price and distance just 12 days ago in his first back off a four-month layoff. Draws a nice outside post for this "flat" mile trip and he may do well at a nice price.
3rd pick: #2 (Thomas the Great) - Son of "Quiet American" makes only the 3rd start of his career, drops into a claimer, and goes back-to-back for the first time. Working well and a win candidate from the Zito barn.