Top pick: #12 (CLASSY MINISTER) - Lightly-raced colt hails from the leading trainer at this meet (Juan Guerrero 62 for 145 (43%). Colt has some fine tactical speed and comes off his best overall race to date. Draws a good post to stalk from and he can win this with a move on the far turn.
2nd pick: #2 (Credit Squeeze) - He had a very wide trip a week ago at this level going two-turns and is brought back quickly by a good barn (Ed Auwarter) and he cuts his runner back in distance. Looks next best.
3rd pick: #6 (Palchamp) - Drops, goes turf to dirt, and stretches-out in distance. He's shown good early speed in his first pair, one each on dirt and turf, and looks to be racing into shape. Contends today.