Top pick: #1 (SARATOGA RUSSELL) - Lightly raced, fast, and talented. Son of "Trippi" exits a winning race here on "opening day" that if repeatable will lead him back to the winner's circle. The top selection.
2nd pick: #9 (Formidable) - He chased the fast "Just Ben" last out and stayed on until mid-stretch when he tired to finish third. Has a big drill just six days after that effort and he's a very serious looking challenger.
3rd pick: #5 (Happy Bull) - Runs today off a seven-week freshening. Fields only sophomore runner is competitive (6-2-2-2) and in a good barn (Tony Dutrow). Trainer names Dominguez and the pair win at a 34% clip when teamed-up.