Top pick: #7 (AWESOME ENCORE) - In career best shape at this stage, he tackles tougher as he looks for his sixth in a row this afternoon. Colt is 5-for-5 on this surface, and his latest win earned him his best "figure" yet. Think he can take another today.
2nd pick: #2 (Pendulum) - He's won two of his last three going both short and long. Gelding by "Songandaprayer" is consistent, has a flexible style, and draws inside of the top choice. Tough opponent.
3rd pick: #1 (Joe Bagodonuts) - Races second off a five-month layoff and in his return he finished a solid third in a starter-allowance. Barn brings him back quickly for this (three weeks) and he can factor with his best.