Top pick: #1 (HEARTACHES) - Draws the rail and will try and stretch his speed out off a recent claim. This is a reasonable spot for the attempt, as he's been racing against better and this race is light on front runners. The pick.
2nd pick: #5 (Salish) - He spent all of last year facing tougher in Canada after breaking his maiden back in May. Ran a strong race here on real dirt last out, making a move to the front on the far turn and flattening out a bit in mid stretch. Win threat.
3rd pick: #4 (Jewels and Roses) - Beat a weak field last out to break his maiden after being sidelined for almost 20 months. Tries winners for the first time and will have to do a bit better.