Top pick: #1 (ROCKET FLAME) - Colt finished a distant second to a "much the best" winner racing here for $8000 at this distance just 15 days ago. Race was his first in almost two months and trainer Chad Torevell brings him back quickly and drops him to the local bottom ($5000). Four-year-old son of "Flame Thrower" has the rail and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Greta Mae's Boy) - Shipper has fine early speed and has finished second in two of his three previous starts. Runs first off three month layoff and makes his first local appearance. Threat if ready.
3rd pick: #3 (Dr. Chocolin) - He's improved in his last pair and one run type will be cutting-back a bit in distance for this attempt. He's been facing tougher fields at the same price lately and is a contender this afternoon.