Top pick: #1 (UNO MAS) - Speedy colt will try "real" dirt after "hooking" some very impressive runners in his trio of races on "polytrack". Cuts back from a seven-furlong effort last out where he broke slowly and was rushed into a fast pace before tiring late, Working swiftly here and he draws the inside. Clean break can lead to a win.
2nd pick: #9 (Osage County) - Improved a ton in his second start when he raced on real dirt. Stalked the pace, bid strong late and was beaten less than a length on the wire. Very fast work last Sunday says he's ready to roll. Win contender.
3rd pick: #4 (Whenthedealisdone) - Debut runner is in a barn (Mike Stidham) that always has a good meet here. Son of "Menifee" has been working steadily for two months and has a pair of fast drills on this surface from the gate.