Top pick: #5 (FOREST GRINDER) - Speed/stalker set the pace last out and did not give way until the last 1/16th. Daughter of "Forestry" is improving and is an obvious contender and win threat. The pick.
2nd pick: #2 (State Treasure) - Well-bred runner is from a trainer (Mike Zweisler) who is very patient with his stock. New arrival to his care finished third last out to a promising winner. Should improve today.
3rd pick: #4 (Lydia's Smile) - "Outrun" in her first pair, both of those races were against much tougher than she faces here. Trainer "Vicki" Oliver always points her runner to this meet and she'll add blinkers to her filly's equipment today. Expecting a much better run.