Top pick: #5 (A LITTLE WARM) - He's a late arrival to the big stakes scene after injuring himself when he finished second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) in late March. He's returned a beter animal and looked sharp when winning the G2 "Jim Dandy" here going 9 furlongs July 31. Has a couple of nice maintenance drills since and may be even sharper today. The top selection.
2nd pick: #4 (First Dude) - Tries hard every time he runs and he may decide to rate off of "Miner's Reserve" this afternoon. Capable with that style and he's been working fast at Churchill for this most likely with the blinkers on that he'll wear today.
3rd pick: #7 (Afleet Express) - Lightly-raced colt by "Afleet Alex" finished a close-up third in the Jim Dandy despite having a less-than perfect trip. Working fast since, and I don't believe you've seen the best of this runner yet.
4th pick: #11 (Super Saver) - Derby hero ran a creditable race in the Haskell, considering he hadn't raced since the Preakness. Post is of no help and he'll need to be used a bit early to avoid falling too far back. Working well locally for this and think he'll run much better today.