Top pick: #2 (KIP DEVILLE) - The defending champ in this race has been very lightly raced this season. His connections (Richard Dutrow) have had this race in mind all year and veteran has really stepped up in his training in New York before shipping west. He's 2 for 2 on this course and believe that he was just short (maybe by design) in his last at Woodbine. Can make it two in a row in this "Mile".
2nd pick: #4 (Goldikova) - Very talented filly will tackle colts and geldings today, but she did just that before leaving France in the prestigious "Prix du Moulin Rouge"(G1)at Longchamp and emerged victorious. Great connections (trainer Freddie Head and jockey Oliver Peslier) could have run her against her own sex, but have chosen this route. European Time-Form rankings are some of the best I've seen. Almost put her on top.
3rd pick: #7 (U S Ranger) - Veteran sprinter/middle distance runner has kept top company his entire career, in England, Ireland, and France. Top connections (Aidan O'Brien and Johnny Murtaugh) bring this son of the legendary "Danzig" into this in top shape and with lasix administered for the first time. He could sneak away at a square price.