Top pick: #6 (SIR ORINOCO) (5-1) - Price play is racing first off a claim by veteran Steve DiMauro. He's moving him from turf to dirt and removes his blinkers. Colt has a pair of sharp works since the barn change and has a solid shot at a mild upset.
2nd pick: #8 (Mt Eiger) (8-1) - California invader raced evenly in his only previous start. Colt lost all chance that day at Los Alamitos when he was squeezed at the break. He has a new trainer (Lou Linder Jr.) and think he'll be competitive at a square price.
3rd pick: #3 (Whitcomb Hill) (5-2) - Colt is dropping into a claimer for the first time and is racing second back from a half-year's absence. He showed early speed in his return race and should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #4 (Excellent Prospect) (9-2) - Chilean import drops in class and is racing as a first time gelding. He has early speed and the drop in class is a significant one. In the mix.