Top pick: #1 (HELDOVER) - Gelding makes his second start back following a long layoff and he's performed well in all of his starts on this turf (3-0-2-1). He finished an even third here June 1 and that was his first back off a 10 month layoff. Has the rail and can win this with a late surge.
2nd pick: #7 (Incisive Strike) - Has good early speed to utilize and colt by "Smart Strike" will move back to the grass after a failed try on the synthetic course at Presque Isle Downs last out. Lightly raced and in a good mid-level Maryland barn (Ann Merryman). Win threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Achilles Quest) - Very wide here July 25 colt has some speed and has finished second twice in six grass starts. Will need his best for any shot at toppling the top pair.