Top pick: #1 (VECINO) (5-2) - Barn (Mike Matz) has already won a pair at this meet and scored with an older maiden on yesterday's card. This lightly raced gelding by "Street Boss" has finished close up in his last pair after returning from a 19 month layoff on June 1. Stalker has the rail, is stringing starts together, and can take this from just off the pace.
2nd pick: #6 (Junger) (6-1) - Speedy sort has been facing tougher fields than this although at the same level. He's back in shape following a 5 1/2 month layoff and is a strong win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #4 (Poppy's Watching) (3-1) - He finished second here last year in a pair at this level and distance, but has not seen action since Sept. 29. Working steadily for his return, and 4yo is a win candidate if ready to show his best.
4th pick: #5 (Sounds of Saratoga) (12-1) - Longshot has early speed, but has been backing up badly on a regular basis during the stretch run. He's racing third back from a long layoff and may hold on for a share at a big price.