Top pick: #9 (BAILEY'S MOUNTAIN) - Finished second last out to his stablemate and fellow entrant "El Batallon". Stalked that day from the rail, bid and was up late for the place. Has good positional speed so this outside post shouldn't have much of a negative effect. Wins this from just off the lead.
2nd pick: #10 (El Batallon) - Swept by them all last out (including the choice here) with a powerful move that started just past the half. The far outside draw must be overcome by a runner who's not too fast early.
3rd pick: #4 (Wannabe) - Outfinished by the top two choices last out, but he ran an excellent race from a poor post (10). Wasn't beaten all that much and he lost a lot of ground around both turns. Runs well again today.