Top pick: #1 (EUROS TO DOLLARS) (4) - Grey gelding ran evenly when debuting in late June at Belmont in a 6-furlong sprint on the turf. He's worked three times since, including a bullet 5-furlong breeze July 17. He has the rail, switches to the dirt, and the leading rider here, John Velazquez, stays aboard.
2nd pick: #2 (Lead By Example) (5-2) - Barn (Chris Clement) had a debuting colt win yesterday's first race. This $250K son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' has been in steady training here sine the training track opened in early May. 3yo looks well prepared for his initial outing.
3rd pick: #4 (Scorecard Harry) (3-1) - He showed good early speed before tiring here when debuting a year ago. Unraced since, he's been training fast at Finger Lakes and has a new trainer (Mike Ferraro, 27% with new arrivals). Home bred is a major factor if ready.
4th pick: #6 (My Tommy Boy) (8-1) - Colt moves up in class after finishing 2nd and 3rd in his first pair at Belmont facing weaker. Home bred had a sharp 3-furlong breeze here July 29. Must be left in the mix.