Top pick: #2 (RAPID ROBERT) - Lightly raced and improving he comes here from Rudioso Downs off a sharp maiden win. In a very good barn (Bart Hone) and they have him nicely spotted in his first facing winners. The top pick.
2nd pick: #1 (One Tuff Storm ) - Louisiana invader from the Steve Asmussen barn has plenty of speed and draws the rail. Already proven that he can compete against winners and he's a win contender.
3rd pick: #3 (Valera Royal) - He's been at condition a long time but does have stalking ability and the pace here could be fast/contested. Stretch threat.