Top pick: #2 (ACES UP) - Well-bred colt rallied to finish 5th of 9, beaten just over two lengths here at this tag 7 trip on just nine days ago in a race common to several others. 3-year-old son of "Arch" ran a career best that afternoon, draws a better post, and a very good barn (Alan Goldberg) adds blinkers.
2nd pick: #9 (Packer's Valley) - Speed/stalker has been competitive in all four starts at this price and last out was beaten just under a length for the win. Steady performer should be involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #8 (Observer) - Gelding rallied from far back to finish third last out and was a nose in front of "Packer" and two lengths ahiaed of "Aces." That was a career best and a repeat of it makes him a strong factor.