Top pick: #3 (STAR DYNASTY) (3-1) - One of several that are lightly raced and well bred, she's been freshened up for the past two months. Daughter of 'Midnight Lute' is working steadily and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. Trainer Mike Hushion has won with 4 of his last 8 maidens making this class reduction.
2nd pick: #2 (Purrfectly Mine) (4-1) - Daughter of 'Mineshaft' has some early speed and is moving back to the dirt after a pair of useful efforts on the Belmont grass facing a bit tougher. Barn drops him a bit and Castellano is aboard for the first time.
3rd pick: #1 (Believeinfaith) (5-1) - Speedy 4yo finished a distant 2nd facing weaker at Belmont May 13. It was her first start since late Dec of 2013 and a positive effort. However, she tired badly when 'doubled up' in price June 26. She has the rail, drops back down, and her early speed must be respected.