Top pick: #8 (SHANGHAI VOYAGE) (7-2) - Veteran sprinter stretches out for the first time after going 24-8-1-3 at shorter distances on the main-track. Stalker meets a weak field, is back in shape following seven week break, and can take this with a patient ride.
2nd pick: #3 (Free Beer) (3-1) - Old-timer drops back down and goes turf to dirt. Eight-year-old was a winner two back at this tag and trip on the dirt and strong finisher is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (British Columbia) (5-2) - Veteran has gone 3-1-1-0 since coming off almost a seven month layoff on Feb. 11. He has some back class and a fine record on this surface 8-4-2-1. Nine-year-old must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #4 (Hava Cigar) (4-1) - He has absolutely no early speed at all, but is in form and will be dropping down to price of his last win (Nov. 12). Capable with his best and he'll be finishing fast.