Top pick: #3 (PADDY O' PRADO) - Maiden "flew home" to just miss in his turf debut and no doubt would have won if not being forced to "steady" in early stretch. He's worked strong since and there's lots of speed types signed on, so the pace should be fast/contested. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1a (Strike the Tiger) - Undefeated runner is part of a Wesley Ward trained entry and with the same rider listed only one will go. Gelding faces a lot of other speed today and draws an outside post. Vulnerable at a short price if he runs.
3rd pick: #7 (Jung Man Scott) - New York-bred was impressive in his maiden win sprinting as he immediately took a liking to the turf. Dangerous barn (Richard Dutrow Jr.) is in his corner and leading rider Dominguez stays put. Contender.
4th pick: #2 (Zapster) - Part of a Todd Pletcher-trained entry maiden has speed/stalking ability and comes off a strong second-place finish on this course and at this distance. Don't sell too short.