Top pick: #3 (BLACK JACK BLUES) - Speedy sort just failed to last last out after being involved in a speed duel from start-to-finish. Runs back at the same level and distance, and C.C. Lopez takes the re-ride. Jockey and trainer (Scott Volk) make a strong team. Can win this on the front-end.
2nd pick: #4 (Township Cat) - Goes second off a long layoff and he ran quite well in his return effort. He stalked the pace, tried to bid, but came up a bit short in the lane finishing third. Win threat with any improvement.