Top pick: #2 (ZOEBEAR) (4-1) - Stalker is racing first off a claim and second back from a 9-week break. Veteran has some back class on these and is three for four at this distance. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Socialsaul) (7-2) - He was scratched the other day to await this spot. Trainer Dave Jacobson has been on a "hot" streak here the past week, and this former stakes winner is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Volastic) (6-1) - He rallied to finish less than length back of "Socialsaul" last out and moves to a better barn (Chris Englehart) following a claim. Fits with his best.
4th pick: #5 (Reggie D) (8-1) - Gelding comes off a wide and even effort here just 11 days ago, and effort is best viewed as a "toss." He'd been competitive in four straight prior to that and could factor at a square price.