Top pick: #1a (SAVE TIME FOR ME) - Speed/stalker finished a pace-setting/pressing second last out in a good effort from a poor starting post (12 of 12). Improving, and Dominguez, who had other options winds up here. Better post and he can win this from on, or just off the lead.
2nd pick: #3 (Major Star) - Improving gelding by "Aldebaran" had a "troubled" debut when racing in the slop, then finished a very good third in start No. 2 in a much better effort. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Scale) - Coupled in the wagering with the top choice, colt by "Hook and Ladder" is training solidly for a barn (Linda Rice) that knows how to have one ready. Nice compliment to his entry-mate.