Top pick: #7 (BUBBA FIZZ) (4-1) - In shape gelding drops in class, stretches out in distance, and trainer Bob Diodoro switches him from dirt to turf. Bred for the grass, he's raced evenly in all three starts on the infield, and they were in California facing tougher.
2nd pick: #1 (Wise Boss) (6-1) - Nicely-bred grey gelding comes off a very sharp win here facing cheaper on the dirt two weeks ago. Bred for the grass, this son of "Street Boss" originally sold for $250K, and he has sharp early speed. In a good barn (Molly Pearson), and 3yo has the rail. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Bro Derek) (5-1) - Speedy gelding has been sharp in his last pair here, each at this level on the grass. In career best shape, and his gate zip should not allow this outside post to hurt his chances.
4th pick: #5 (Run Stormy Run) (4-1) - The field's strongest finisher, trainer Mike Anderson moves him back to the grass and drops him down a bit. Canadian-bred has gone 2-1-0-1 in both turf starts, and should get a fast and/or contested pace to rally into.
5th pick: #4 (Big Fat Storm) (10-1) - He came in from Emerald Downs in sharp form, but stumbled at the break in his local debut and tired after rushing up into a fast pace. Dangerous at a big price.