Top pick: #2 (OUTTA SPACE) - Gelding finished second in his only previous appearance on the grass, last November at Calder racing for $32K. Claimed three back by Manny Azpurua, he's finished third after racing mid-pack in his last pair on the dirt. The pick.
2nd pick: #11 (Risque) - Firster from the barn of Ken McPeek is by a fine turf sire (Horse Chestnut). Barn has "cooled" a bit, but is still having a great meet (54-15-7-6). Works are steady, and the field is a "poor" one. Contender.
3rd pick: #7 (Unbridled Future) - He's picked it up in his last pair on the dirt, finishing second and fourth. More speed is evident and he should be involved in his turf debut in the "muddled" pace picture. Exotic's factor at a square price.
4th pick: #5 (Dirty During) - Returns from a Nov. 22 layoff this afternoon. Well-bet in his first pair, he showed good speed in his most recent. Goes dirt to turf, and sprint to route, with blinkers added. Barn (Larry Pilotti) is good on the stretch-out (15%).