Top pick: #3 (HOBBIT'S HERO) (8-5) - Lightly raced gelding was bred for turf success, and he's gone two for two since trainer Jeff Mullins switched him to the grass. Stalker defeated several of these here on May 2, is working fine since, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Al Baz) (9-2) - English import set a pressured and fast pace and held to finish third, just over three back of "Hobbit" here on May 2. It was his first since late Sept., first in this country, and he breaks from the rail. Contender in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Green Tag) (6-1) - Price play tackles winners for the first time after getting his maiden win going "down the hill" here on May 10. Irish bred is in good form and has room for upside.
4th pick: #7 (Number Five) (4-1) - Gelding stretches out after racing a bit "head strong" & evenly here at this level going 6.5-furlongs May 17. It was his first since March 28, and this stalker can factor with his best.