Top pick: #3 (TOUCHOFSTARQUALITY) (3-1) - He was a very impressive maiden winner when debuting at Belmont, going a mile in early July. $350K son of "Mineshaft" "hit the gate" at the start dropping a dozen lengths behind, then launched a furious rally to win "going away" by 1 1/2 lengths. On the siidelines since, he's working fast for his return and may have a very bright future.
2nd pick: #1 (Normandy Invasion) (6-5) - Talented colt by "Tapit" hasn't run since finishing a close up fourth in last May's "Kentucky Derby." Working fast at Palm Meadows for his return, 4-year-old by "Tapit" has the rail and is an obvious win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #4 (Morgan's Guerilla) (4-1) - Speedy 5-year-old son of "Ghostzapper" hasn't run since Oct. 6 of 2012 when he was beaten two lengths in the rich "Indiana Derby" (G2). Has talent, is working fast, and trainer Mike Maker wins at a 24% rate off of long layoffs.