Top pick: #2 (NAFIR'S LAD) - Claimed last out by the Catalano barn and trainer has absolutely been on fire of late. Speed/stalker almost always runs big at this $4K tag and new connections bring him back quickly for this (18 days). Tough to beat off the claim.
2nd pick: #1 (Nevill's Mistake) - In great form, likes the footing here, and trainer Farnk Kirby reclaimed this colt after losing him for one race (a second-place finish). Has good positional speed and draws the rail. Obvious threat.
3rd pick: #7 (Just Viareggio) - He's been a winning machine of late taking four of his last five and finishing third in the other. Another speed/stalker and he's positioned outside in the gate, a spot that gives his rider the best options.