Top pick: #1a (DA' TARA) - Part of a Nick Zito trained entry colt hasn't won since his huge upset last year in the Belmont Stakes (G1). He's finished second in his last three starts and is training superbly on the training track here. The horse to beat. Part of a Zito trained entry.
2nd pick: #1 (Cool Coal Man) - The other half of the Zito coupling he's the speed closest to the rail and he likes this particular distance (5-2-1-1). Dangerous runner when he gets a clear early advantage and that would appear to be the case today. Completes a strong entry.
3rd pick: #2b (Ea) - Gelding by "Dynaformer" ran better than it looks last out in the "Brooklyn"(G2). He rallied while wide on the "sloppy" surface and flattened-out late to finish fourth. Freshened-up for the past two months, he's a danger today from about 4-5 lengths from the lead. Part of a Tom Albertrani entry and only one will go.