Top pick: #9 (EXLEY) - Son of "Officer" shipped here from Finger Lakes where he had a good year going racing against mostly State-bred foes and was dropped down to this price for his local debut. Speed/stalker chased an impressive winner and held the place spot down while no match for the winning Philly onvader. Draws a good post to "gun" from and he'll be tough on the front end.
2nd pick: #8 (Phil's Tango) - The probable favorite was an easy winner last out at this price in his second off a Ness claim and once there in shape, he tends to keep them sharp for awhile. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Keefer) - Lightly-raced 5-year-old finished second two back at this level and distance, then tired after setting a pressured pace last out going around two-turns. He's beaten better in the past and should get a solid pace to close into.