Top pick: #8 (PATRIOTIC DREAM) (7-2) - Veteran just missed here for a higher tag July 27th and one-run type should get a solid pace to rally into if all go that are entered. Five-year-old can take this from off the pace.
2nd pick: #4 (Chin'n Tonic) (5-1) - Speedy Irish import just missed her two back at this level, then tired last out after chasing from a tough outside post. He's a win candidate this evening from on, or just off the pace.
3rd pick: #5 (Carnival Ride) (3-1) - No-speed type has made up a lot of ground in his last pair and seems to be nearing his best after being away from the races in two long layoffs.
4th pick: #1 (New York Holiday) (6-1) - Another with no early speed, he finished second two back, then ran evenly in his latest while almost four back of "Carnival Ride." He has a ground saving post and can get a share at a square price with a stretch rally.