Top pick: #8 (Tuscan Sky) (5-2) - Tuscan Sky is in bounce-back mode after a poor showing at the Wood Memorial. This 3-year-old colt won its previous two races, including one at this 1 1/16 distance. Tuscan Sky stalked from second then made a move at the far turn to overtake Nash for a two-length victory.
2nd pick: #10 (Imperial Gun) (7-2) - This 3-year-old colt was sired by Gun Runner. Joel Rosario will ride Imperial Gun, a horse that finished first and fourth in two races at this 1 1/16 distance. The last time out, at 1 1/8, Imperial Gun finished second in the Bath House Row Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
3rd pick: #7 (Mighty Message) (10-1) - This three-year-old chestnut colt continues to climb the ladder with an Equibase Speed Figure that has steadily risen, reaching 89 in his last race. Mighty Message has won two of his last three races. Stretching out to 1 1/16 miles didn't matter in the last race, winning on dirt at Oaklawn Park.