Top pick: #6 (OATMAN) - Has the best speed and chased a very fast pace last out vs. tougher before tiring late. Races second off a three-month layoff and drops to a career low in claiming price. The top selection, he's one of two entered by this meet's leading trainer (Frank Kirby) and they'll race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #1 (El Medwar) - The other runner trained by Kirby didn't offer much in a pair at Oaklawn but has a sharp local drill since returning, draws the rail, and races in a career soft spot. Could impact at a nice price.