Top pick: #4 (MACHO JOE ) - "Hall of Fame" trainer Bill Mott (fresh off his victory in last Saturday's Belmont Stakes)drops this son of "Macho Uno" into a claimer and sends him to the turf, both for the first time. He's shown plenty of speed on the dirt and the drop should be a big help as he runs 2nd back off a 7 week break.
2nd pick: #1 (Montana Knight) - Drops and cuts-back in distance for a barn (Mike Hushion) that's having an outstsnding year ( 33 for 91). Gelding has faced tougher in all four starts and has raced well in his last pair. Has the hedge and Dominguez. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Scorper) - He's rounding to form after being away for just over a year. He rallied late to finish 2nd last out vs. cheaper at this distance and raises slighty in price today. Stretch threat.