Top pick: #3 (LOVE AND PRIDE) - Delaware shipper comes here in shape and off a smashing win there going 8.5 furlongs July 25. Has the best early speed of this group, is by "A.P. Indy", so the 1 1/8th mile distance isn't an issue. Both trainer Todd Pletcher and his main-rider John Velazquez are on there way to win the titles in there respective catagories. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Al for Thee) - Another Delaware shipper and last out she finished a close-up third in the G2 Delaware Oaks to "St. Johns River" who is one of the choices in tomorrow's G1 Alabama S. Talented, working nicely, the distance isn't a problem, and it's a strong trainer/jockey combo of Tony Dutrow/Ramon Dominguez. Win threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Draw It) - Home-bred races first off a trainer switch to Tom Albertrani and a three month layoff. Has talent, is working fast for her comeback, and the rail is the best place to be at this 9-furlong trip. She's one of two entered by Albertrani and the two fillies race as separate interests.