Top pick: #3 (DAHOUD) - New Zealand-bred has the ability to run all day and can do so from on or just off the lead. He ran a big race last out when finishing second in the G2 San Luis Rey which was switched to a very sloppy main-track and today he moves back to the turf. The top selection.
2nd pick: #8 (Celtic New Year) - Much improved since a trainer switch to John Sadler following a two month break and he comes into this off a sharp win on this surface going 1 1/2th miles. In career best shape at present and he has more positional speed than most.
3rd pick: #4 (Power Series) - Races second off a 7 month layoff since coming here from England. He was a bit "rank" in hie U.S. debut and should run much better today. This was probably trainer Mike Mitchell's intended target as he brings him back in 9 days for this.