Top pick: #1 (TALK SHOW TALENT) (7-5) - The probable favorite, he's lightly raced, speedy, and still improving. On May 5 he set a solid pace and tired late to finish second at this distance racing for twice this price. A career best overall, he earned the best 'figure' any of these has yet attained. In the winning barn of Ramon Preciado, 4yo draws the rail and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (A Better Tomorrow) (6-1) - He's been on the sidelines since Oct. 20th after a busy year (12-2-3-3) up to that point. Probably prefers more distance, but the remainder of this field is on the weak side. May rally to complete the exacta.
3rd pick: #4 (Purim's Gold) (2-1) - He has a recency edge on 'A Better Tomorrow' and was only a 1/2 length behind 'Talk Show Talent' last out. He has some back class and runs today in a career soft spot. A threat with a 'clean' break.