Top pick: #5 (METAL JACKET) - Barn (Peter Walder) has been on fire early in this meet. Claimed two back by the crafty trainer, he showed vast improvement in breaking his maiden in his first start for the new bar. Carefully spotted today and in a nice spot to win again.
2nd pick: #7 (Lincoln's Bullet) - He's finished second in his last pair at Calder under the identical conditions of this contest. Need only repeat that form, on this surface, to be a win contender. Coa's presence can only help.
3rd pick: #1 (Compromise) - Finished second last out in a longer event and will cut-back in distance while staying at the same price. Draws the shortest route home.