Top pick: #8 (RALIS) (3-1) - He had a useful debut here going 4.5-furlongs May 22. Reddam home bred stayed within range, made a menacing move approaching the stretch, then finished evenly to check in fourth of eight, beaten 2 1/2 lengths. He moves out in the gate and has an extra 1/6th to travel. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #1 (Hot Ore) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he closed strongly while between horses to miss by a 'neck' in a three-horse blanket finish when debuting May 15. He's worked twice since, moves to the rail, and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Carlos Dangerous) (6-1) - He tired a bit after racing within range when debuting May 22. He was 6-lengths behind 'Ralis' that day, but has worked nicely since and has blinkers added. Look for a better effort at a square price.