Top pick: #1 (DARKEST HOUR) - Has excellent form on synthetic surfaces (6-2-1-2) and comes here from Presque Isle in career-best shape. Races for the first time in six weeks, drops, draws the rail, and is working sharply. The top pick.
2nd pick: #5 (Mesa Rose ) - Races third back off a two month break and for only the fifth time since April 15. Drops in half and stretches out in distance and stalker should get a solid pace to rally into. Daughter of "Sky Mesa", broke her maiden here almost exactly one year ago. Should offer a nice price.
3rd pick: #6 (Moneigh ) - Takes a big drop after tiring last out in her first off a two month break. Filly has a strong closing kick but for some reason last out was much closer to the pace than normal. Barn brings her back quickly for this (one week) and think she'll run much better today.