Top pick: #1 (BLINGBOY) - Very speedy gelding runs third back off a 7 month break, and he draws the rail, drops down in class, and switches from turf to "poly". His lone win came on this surface last July and he'll be tough to beat today if he breaks cleanly.
2nd pick: #5 (Clue Me In) - Probable favorite finished second at this level Apr. 16 at Santa Anita and he's come back with a pair of sharp works on this surface for trainer Julio Canani. Stalker is nearing his best and would be no surprise.
3rd pick: #6 (Big Bad Boo) - Races today off a seven week freshening and he's already proven that he can compete facing tougher and trainer Mark Glatt will drop him down in class, and switch surfaces with him. Gelding's only win came on this footing last Nov. and he's a major factor this afternoon.