Top pick: #8 (I KNOW WHY) - Nice debut race despite having a "ton" of trouble. Broke slowly, was rushed into contention, then had traffic woes on the turn before finishing a game 4th. Trainer Dale Capuano adds blinkers for this, a 25% positive move by the barn. Added bonus is the slight drop in price and a nice post at this 6.5 furlong distance.
2nd pick: #6 (Saints Alive) - Logical selection makes his first start for Richard Dutrow this afternoon. Colt cost a bundle ( $325,000) and runs today off a layoff with a price on his head, so we'll assume he's ready.