Top pick: #1 (BEAU FORTUNE) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he's cutting back in distance after a pair of two-turn races that saw him make strong middle-moves before "hanging" a bit late. That pair should have him "dead fit" for this shorter contest and he meets a weak field.
2nd pick: #9 (Turn Red) (6-1) - He's making his 16th start in search of his maiden win, but he likes this distance (5-0-2-1) and draws outside of the speed which is perfect for his one run style.
3rd pick: #8 (Indian Line) (5-1) - He's had legitimate excuses in all three starts and last out he broke through the gate before the start, then proceeded to finish fourth, only a 1/2 length back of "Turn Red." Contends today.
4th pick: #7 (Bold Shadow) (6-1) - Home-bred closed strongly to miss by less than a length last out here racing at this tag. Solid effort came in his second back from a 4 1/2 month vacation and a repeat of it makes him dangerous.
5th pick: #5 (Showkayce 'n Roses) (15-1) - Gelding showed an improved effort last out when he finished an even fourth here in his 2nd back off 5 1/2 month layoff. Capable of being a part of this at a big price with another move forward.