Top pick: #4 (LAYERS) - He was off "slowly" last out racing at this level going 7 furlongs and did well to finish fifth, beaten just under 4 lengths. Stretches-out today and trainer Dave Dotolo will add the "hood" and Carmouche stays put.
2nd pick: #1 (Silver Rocket) - Stretch-out sprinter finished third last out going 6.5 furlongs at this level in only his second race ever on real dirt. Price play has the rail and is capable of stalking if "Assured" wants the front. Price play.
3rd pick: #5 (Assured Victory) - New York shipper has fine early speed and has tired in his last pair at Aqueduct facing tougher after setting the pace. Faces weaker and a very good barn (Bruce Brown) brings along jockey Israel Ortiz Jr. for the mount. Win candidate.