Top pick: #1a (HAPPY BULL) - Hard-hitting type has been expertly managed by trainer Tony Dutrow and has gone (14-7-3-3) for the sharp barn. He won last out at Delaware at this level in his first race in 7 months and last year was an easy winner in his only appearance to date on this surface. The top selection, speed/stalker races as an entry with #1 "My Golden Opinion" due to common ownership.
2nd pick: #6 (Que Posse) - Lightly raced, competitive, and still improving. Grey gelding by "Posse" has been freshened-up by trainer Kiaran McLaughlin since this 4-year-old was an easy winner at Delaware Park June 7 in an entry level allowance. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Bojan) - Very fast out of the gate he ran second at this level at Belmont July 4 in his first off a rare Todd Pletcher claim. In that last effort he had a poor start and did well under the circumstances.