Top pick: #1 (FACE THE RACE) (5-2) - He raced sharply this past winter at Gulfstream, facing tough "open" company, but hasn't yet returned to that form since coming off an eight week break on May 15th. Grey gelding has the rail, good positional speed, and can take this with his best.
2nd pick: #7 (Campogiovanni) (5-1) - Gelding close fast to finish second at Belmont at this condition & trip June 1st, then last out tired to finish "off the board" when he was involved in a pace-fight. Contends for the win today.
3rd pick: #4 (Sunnysider) (4-1) - The main speed. He comes off a career best when he set the pace and tired late to check in fourth of 11, beaten 1 1/2 lengths racing at this level and distance on July 19 at Belmont. Win candidate.
4th pick: #6 (Cielo Soleggiato) (8-1) - Gelding by "Sky Mmesa" raced evenly when going seven furlongs at Belmont on June 15th. Race was his best to date, first on the turf, and he's working fast for this attempt. Price play.
5th pick: #5 (Eleven Bravo) (5-1) - Colt has been beaten three lengths in both appearances, and has earned an identical "figure" in both. Fits and can factor with just a bit of improvement.