Top pick: #5 (CENTER OF THE MOON) (5-2) - With the late scratch of #2 Arecibo, this veteran maiden becomes the main speed in this small field. Gelding by 'Malibu Moon' is dropping down in class and shortening up in distance. The only other time this 4yo ran in a claimer, he was beaten a 'nose' at this $25,000 tag here in early Dec.
2nd pick: #4 (Bruno and Me) (6-1) - Colt was never involved when debuting here June 7 facing special weights. Trainer Cathal Lynch (21% second time out) has worked him three times since and drops him down in class.
3rd pick: #6 (Amblin Man) (2-1) - Much improved in his last pair, speed/stalker enters off a career beat June 9, Racing at this tag vs. fellow Pa breds, he set a pressured pace and held gamely to finish 2nd of nine, beaten just under three lengths. Home bred is a strong factor in a 3-horse mix.