Top pick: #3 (BRICKYARD) - Strong finisher makes his first start off a Chris Richard claim (a 25% winning angle). He's put a couple of fast works into him since the March 12 claim for $30K and he can win this at a square price.
2nd pick: #7 (Buggs Pride ) - Speed/stalker has finished second in his last pair, both optional-claimers and will try an entry-level allowance today. Lightly raced and with the nation's leading trainer the past three years (Steve Asmussen). Contender.
3rd pick: #1 (Tannic) - Has the rail, improved noticeably last out in his second off almost an eight month layoff, and brings good tactical speed. Contender.
4th pick: #6 (Quiet Thanks) - He really hasn't impressed since coming back from a 10-month layoff in February. That said his efforts aren't that far off being a contender here if he could step it up just a bit.