Top pick: #1 (AUSPICIOUS STAR) - Much improved gelding has won two in a row here since coming back from a two month break and a trainer change to Joe Woodard. Speed/stalker stays at the same price and draws a good post as he tries this 3l level for the first time.
2nd pick: #2 (Mig Alley) - Runs for the high-percentag barn of Mike Chambers and this gelding missed by a neck here at this level and trip 16 days ago. Race was his first for Chambers, his first on this surface, and his best ever. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1a (Fleet Continental) - He's coupled in the wagering with the top pick and he had a very wide trip last out before weakening. He'd finished second in his previous pair at this level and is a threat today.