Top pick: #2 (MALTESE TIGER) - Races today off almost a five month break and will do so at a new low in price. It's the high-octane barn of Mike Chambers calling the shots and he has this 9-year-old veteran working fast for this. His local record is amazing (18-9-7-0) and this gelding by "Tiznow" is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Turnagain Taylor) - Speedy veteran has finished second in 2-of-3 starts since coming here from California and this ten-time winner draws the rail. The price is right and he has a fine record at this distance (6-2-1-2). Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Truckin) - Ships here from Golden Gate Fields and this lightly raced 5-year-old home-bred has sharp early speed and some back class. In his only previous local effort he finished second in an allowance this past April. His speed makes him dangerous.