Top pick: #2 (SMART HOMBRE) - He was scratched recently to await this spot. Much improved since returning from a 7 wekk layoff and dropping down in price, he's been beaten less than a length in two straight here at this price. Has the rail, a speed/stalking style, and trainer Marty Jones adds blinkers. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (Just Jumped In) - Another who's much improved lately and he ran a career best last out when finishing 3rd, less than a length off of "Hombre". Racing into shape following a pair of layoffs and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (Father Pabst) - Speedy sort was sent hard last out and was involved in a pace-duel through fast splits before weakening. Lightly raced, he has a pair of very sharp works since he last ran.