Top pick: #4 (MEAN SURGE) - The probable favorite, he has by far the best dirt form, and trainer Tony Lucas will be moving him to the grass for the first time. Barn also removes this 3-year-old's blinkers and he'll be tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #8 (No But Close) - He just missed last out on the dirt facing "open" special weight company and it was the best effort in his 13-race career. Bred for the grass and he moves back in with fellow state-breds this evening.
3rd pick: #3 (Gitano Boy) - Lightly-raced gelding has been freshened-up since June 2nd when he raced evenly on the Charles Twon dirt at this level. He has a sharp gate drill four days ago and would appear to be sitting on a big effort.