Top pick: #1 (JIMMIE'S TRUCK) (5-1) - He's cutting back in distance after finishing 2nd at this level going 6-furlongs July 11. Home bred has been competitive in all five starts this year, and one run type breaks from the inside. He gets a slight edge in a tough race.
2nd pick: #6 (Phil in the Blank) (8-1) - Speedy sort moves back in with fellow Canadian breds after tiring here facing high-end 2l 'open' claimers June 12. He was competitive in both previous races at this level and should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #3 (Nashville Knight) (5-2) - The probable favorite, he went wire-to-wire when debuting here on the grass course going 6-furlongs June 21. In a winning barn (Reade Baker), and he moves him to the main track for his first facing winners.
4th pick: #4 (Executive One) (8-1) - Consistent sort has finished 2nd in three of his last four starts facing 'open' claimers. Stalker fits on 'figures' and has a good record at this distance (3-1-1-0). He can factor at a square price.