Top pick: #5 (JACOB MARLEY) (10-1) - Well bred gelding ships in from Charles Town where he's raced evenly while finishing 3rd in two of three starts on the dirt. 3yo by 'Ghostzapper' has been in a pair of winning barns and makes her local debut for another (Gerald Brooks). This $37K purchase meets a weak field and can make his first start on a synthetic surface a winning one.
2nd pick: #1 (Kid Kelly) (8-1) - Longshot ships in from Philly Park where he had no chance last out after being 'bumped' at the break. He had shown good early speed in his previous pair facing much tougher and is a factor today at a big price.
3rd pick: #3 (Honey's Heir) (3-1) - He's rallied to finish 4th in both starts and did so here facing tougher June 11. Well backed in each appearance, leading rider Tony Gallardo is aboard for the first time.
4th pick: #2 (Textbook Blues) (4-1) - Long time maiden has an even-paced style and has gone 11-0-3-4 racing here in the past. He's been competitive (3-0-1-2) in all his races since coming off an eight month layoff May 24. In the mix.