Top pick: #7 (UNAUTHORIZED) (5-1) - Colt is racing off a private sale in this contest. 3yo rallied to finish 5th of 11, beaten just over 2-lengths here at this tag May 24. He meets a weak field, and the additional furlong he travels today is in his favor.
2nd pick: #5 (Aiken Prep) (3-1) - New York shipper is racing second back off a 7-month layoff, taking a big drop in class, and switching from turf to dirt. He tends to race evenly, but at this reduced level and against this weak group, he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Shadows of Love) (8-1) - Gelding ships in from Charles Town where he's been competitive facing tougher. Speed/stalker is dropping in class and draws a nice post. Contends at a square price.
4th pick: #6 (Sweet Smoker) (10-1) - Lightly raced gelding, showed some early speed last out before weakening late. Nice effort came for a $15K tag, and he's dropping to a new low in this spot.