Top pick: #4 (COLONEL JOHN) - You already know that he likes this course (three for five) and he has a lot more positional speed than most entered. Working well for this, only his third start of 2009. Tough and gritty he'll give his all today, as he does most every time. The top selection.
2nd pick: #8 (Gitano Hernando) - English import is improving quickly at this stage and is a perfect two for two on "polytrack" at Chester and Wolverhampton. Can be placed about anywhere and his rider, the recently reinstated Kiaran Fallon comes with him. Runs with lasix for the first time and he's a very serious win threat today.
3rd pick: #7 (Parading) - Quality runner his entire career and he reached the front last out in the "Pacific Classic" only to be run down late. Working well locally and he's a win threat this afternoon.