Top pick: #8 (STAR ORCHID) - Filly is sent here from the "Big Apple" in an attempt to get her maiden win. Has run well against better on both turf and dirt and she'll drop into a claimer for the first time today for trainer Steve Asmussen, who just broke his own record for most wins in a season. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Aintnooilpaintin) - Daughter of "Real Quiet" tired badly last out when sent around two-turns on this surface. Blinkers go on and apprentice Burke is replaced by journeyman Harry Vega. Look for a better effort.
3rd pick: #1a (Wolfie's Ghost) - "Wolfie" is working nicely for her first start since April 26 and when last seen she had some competitive tries at this price. Well-bred ("Silver Ghost") and in a good barn ("Ned" Allard). Contender.