Top pick: #6 (MISTER TRIESTER) - Very fast early and he races second off a five month layoff and drops into a career soft spot. Veteran is in the Levine barn and has experience on this mian-track (2-0-2-0). The top pick.
2nd pick: #1a (Mt. Glittermore) - He's part of an entry with No. 1 "My Golden Opinion" and they share similar ownership but have different trainers. This hard-hitting veteran won last out first off a Steve Asmussen claim but had to be "vanned off" after pulling up. Drops off of it, but doubt that Asmussen would run a horse that isn't ready. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Gold Vendetta) - He finished second at this level last out in his first off a Gary Contessa claim. He doesn't have any early speed but generally makes a late run. Exotics factor.