Top pick: #2 (AYYOH) (5-2) - Son of 'Hard Spun' has finished second in his first pair, one at Monmouth and the latest here July 11. Speedy sort breaks just off the rail, worked on the 19th, and he can take this with an alert break.
2nd pick: #6 (Klingon Warrior) (10-1) - Debuting colt cost $150K this past April as a 2-year-old in training at Ocala. Working above average and trainer Kate DeMasi is capable first out.
3rd pick: #8 (Super Light) (6-1) - Son of derby winner 'Super Saver' ships in from Monmouth where he's been prepared for his debut by the leading trainer at this meet (Ramon Preciado). Contends today if he runs to his works.
4th pick: #1 (Shazam) (12-1) - Pa. bred ships in from Penn National for trainer Bernie Houghton. Has the rail and his works are average. It's of some note that jockey Wolfsont is in for the ride.