Top pick: #1 (BIO PRO) (9-5) - Gelding is having a fine year (5-1-3-1), and has finished second in three straight. Equally adept on turf or "poly," and he's running at a level and distance that suit him. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (This One's for Mel) (3-1) - Golden Gate invader finished second there at this level and distance on May 19. Race was his first since relocating from Florida, and first off a trainer change to Pete Miller. Factors in this spot.
3rd pick: #6 (Two Term Leader) (6-1) - Speedy sort tired badly last out after setting a quick pace in the same contest where "Bio" finished second. Moves back to the grass and should hang on better this afternoon.
4th pick: #5 (Nome) (8-1) - He tends to race evenly, and last out wasn't beaten by much sprinting here for a $25K tag. One run type should get a fast pace to rally into if all go that are entered.