Top pick: #5 (PINA COLADA) - Churchill shipper from the Asmussen barn races second back off a two month break and finished a rallying fourth there facing tougher in his return run. Has a solid closing kick and should get a fast pace to rally into if all go. The top pick.
2nd pick: #3 (Custer) - He looked very sharp in winning here June 29 racing for $30K in his first off a Mike Mitchell claim. That was the trainer's only win here so far but he's one of the best in the business with claiming stock. A repeat would be no surprise.
3rd pick: #6 (Blank Check ) - He finished just behind "Custer" last out in his first off a Dom Galluscio claim and this son of "Awesome Again" always comes to run. Speed/stalker is a win candidate this afternoon.