Top pick: #6 (THUNDER ALI) - The probable favorite has fine early speed and last finished third after setting/pressing a fast pace at this level. Gelding meets a field that includes five first-time starters and if he can "shake clear" of this field in the initial two furlongs he could be long gone.
2nd pick: #5 (Never Be Shamed) - Debuting home-bred is working steadily and runs for a very good barn (Sandi Gann 33% with first timers). Three-year-old gelding won't need much to factor against this field.
3rd pick: #2 (Marion's Jewell) - He's shown some speed in all three starts, thouhg he's finished behind "Ali" twice. Draws near the rail and that could have him involved from gate to wire.