Top pick: #3 (HOT SHOT HANK) - He was improving in late June when trainer Burley Clouston sent him in for a freshening. 4-year-old gelding has a pair of recent bullet works showing that indicate he's ready for his return. Florida-bred meets a weak field and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Hero's Wager) - He's the main speed and an excellent barn (Bill Martin) will move him to the grass for the first time. Bred to enjoy the switch and this Virginia-bred is a win candidate on the front-end.
3rd pick: #7 (Silent Honor) - In shape mare comes off a career best when she set the pace and weakened late to finish third here going a mile just nine days ago. Home-bred cuts back in distance tonight and will face males for the first time.