Top pick: #1a (UNO MAS) - He didn't fire in the slop at the Fair Grounds in the recent "Louisiana Derby", but had raced well against "Friesian Fire" in his previous three tries. Working well since that sub-par performance, he's well spotted and well-drawn to get back on track today.
2nd pick: #2 (It Happened Again) - Draws the rail and has been freshened-up by trainer Larry Jones after a poor try in the "Risen Star" stakes at the Fair Grounds. Has talent and cuts back to a more suitable distance (one mile). Win threat.