Top pick: #1 (COMMANDERED) - Has plenty of back class and this lightly raced son of "Deputy Commander" has the rail, excellent early speed, draws the rail, drops into a straight claimer for the first time, and is two for two on this course. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Dr. Alex) - Strong finisher ran second here at this price 18 days ago and will go second off a two month freshening. He rarely runs a bad race and should appreciate this 9 furlong trip. Win threat.
3rd pick: #6 (Whirling Thunder) - Races first off a Wesley Ward claim and for only the third time since May of last year. He's finished second in three of four local starts and has some tactical speed .