Top pick: #7 (DYNAMITE LONNIE D) - Colt ships in from Kentucky Downs wher he pressed the pace in a grass sprint at this level before tiring. The powerful barn of Mike Maker sends him here where he'll switch him to the dirt this evening. Trainer wins at a solid 28% second time out and this colt by "Mass Media" is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Rubadub Chub) - Presque Isle invader showed little there in a pair of starts, but gets a big trainer change today to Louis Roberto Jr. who has won with 15 of 30 starters when making their first run for him. Colt switches to real dirt tonight, so expect big improvement from him. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Bad Rad) - Gelding by "Consolidator" pressed and tired in his local debut and first ever on real dirt. Race was his first in 70 days and think he'll run well at a big price.