Top pick: #3 (DEVIL'S LIGHTENING) - Nice effort last out saw him set/press a very fast pace and hold on well to miss by a half-length. Claimed that afternoon by Bob Mosco for $25K, he brings him back in three weeks and will move him to the grass. Bred to like the surface and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Rockinonthewater) - She takes on males this afternoon and will move back to the grass after setting a fast pace and tiring to finish second last out at this level facing her own sex on the dirt 10 days ago. Her early gear must be respected.
3rd pick: #5 (Matisse) - Penn National shipper is improving and veteran Maryland trainer Jim Lawrence moves him to the grass for the first time since last fall at Belmont. He rallied to finish third last out on the dirt and is a stretch threat.