Top pick: #1 (LIONEL IS LUCKY) - He hasn't raced since last Sept. and was competitive last fall in a pair of starts facing tougher. Working fine and trainer Ron Dandy will race him in a career soft spot in his first off a 10 1/2 month break. Has the rail and can take this if ready.
2nd pick: #2 (Tizmas) - Gelding by "Tiznow" has some speed and will be cutting back in distance for this contest. Racing into shape following a pair of layoffs and he should be involved from start to finish.
3rd pick: #8 (Rock Out G Man) - Debuting gelding has some breaks in his workout line, but that is balanced out by trainer Cathal Lynch's 27% winning angle with first-time starters.
4th pick: #6 (Timmy Funshine) - He has good early speed and will be racing second back off a 22 month layoff. Jersey-bred tired in his return start on July 3rd and he most certainly needed that race. Can factor with normal improvement 2nd back.