Top pick: #3 (DANCING IN SILKS) - Nice runner will get some class relief today as he moves back in with fellow Cal-breds. Improving at this time and he's developing a rating gear, after having been a "need the lead" type earlier in his career. The choice for the win.
2nd pick: #5 (Lit'sgoodlookingray) - As "honest" a runner as you'll ever see. Tries hard every time and has finished in the money in nine of his last 11 starts, including a smashing win on this track last out. Has a chance for the upset today.
3rd pick: #7 (Star Nicholas) - Late-on-the-scene type enters this off a pair of very sharp races and he has a pair of wins on this surface. Goes longer today and that's an obvious plus. Late threat.