Top pick: #1 (TALE OF EKATI) - Thought he ran a "winning" race in the "Jim Dandy," but he was compromised by a poor start and a traffic-filled journey. Race was also his first since the "Belmont Stakes" and he may have come up a bit short. Colt continues to train sharply and he draws the coveted rail post. Think he can stay close and win this with a move around the far turn.
2nd pick: #3 (Da'Tara) - The main speed and he was dueled into defeat in the "Jim Dandy" through quick fractions. Latest work is very fast and was no doubt designed by trainer Nick Zito to have him on his toes. Ready for a big attempt at a theft.
3rd pick: #8 (Harlem Rocker) - Four-for-five and he's been carefully handled and spotted up to this point. Continues to train in fine fashion for trainer Todd Pletcher and colt will get his sternest test to date.
4th pick: #11 (Pyro) - Had all sorts of problems in the "Jim Dandy" yet still raced well. Post will compromise his chances today, but he's approaching a big race and it would be no surprise to see him make a dangerous late run.