Top pick: #1 (MONTALBANO) - Speedy gelding draws the rail, cuts back in distance, and drops down to the bottom for the first time. In a good barn, and this runner has been well bet in several of his starts. Can win this with a clean break.
2nd pick: #5 (Semer's Legacy) - He's finished second in three of his last six starts, all coming at this $5K price tag. He showed a bit more early speed last out and that carried him to another second-place finish. Can contend with a repeat of that effort.
3rd pick: #2 (Boomtown Boomer) - Veteran maiden has a hint of speed and last out finished a distant pace-chasing third at this tag. Has enough ability to pick up another small slice in this spot.