Top pick: #1 (ADMIRAL HALSEY) - Claimed two starts back by the sharp Tom Amoss barn, new connections raced him at a higher level in his first start under their wing. Raced well in spots and finished mid-pack. Drops back to the purchased price today and believe he can beat the favorite.
2nd pick: #3 (Papa Fuse) - Trainer (Cody Autry) is off to his usual big start at this meet, winning with five of his first 10 starters. This runner is entered for just a fraction of what he was claimed for 13 months ago. Drops off his latest when he had a very poor break.