Top pick: #9 (PAPAL DECREE) - Son of "Awesome Again" is training well for his first start since last fall. He had a pair of races at that time and showed some improvement in start number two. He drops into a claimer off the rest (a 30% winning move by his trainer Allen Jerkens). Draws a nice post and can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #4 (He's Appealing) - He showed much improved speed last out with blinkers on for the first time. Sprinted clear from an outside post and tired late. Win threat.
3rd pick: #2 (Dr. Powderly) - Similar to the top pick as he drops into a claimer off a pair of MSW races. Showed some speed last out and is a player in here for the dangerous John Kimmel barn.