Top pick: #1 (BAD RAD) - Speedy gelding has just failed to last in two straigh starts here at this level and distance. 3yo has the rail, is in career best form, and will be tough to beat on the front end.
2nd pick: #6 (Suave Fox) - Consistent sort makes his first local appearance and is dropped down to race for $5000 for the first time. Capable against a bit tougher in the past and this New York-bred is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Hopeful Bandit) - Dropped down to this level last out, he rallied to finish 2nd to a "much the best" 9 length winner. Speed/stalker breaks near the rail and is a threat turning for home.