Top pick: #3 (CURRENT RATE) (5-2) - Lightly raced grey gelding ships in from Delaware Park where he finished 2nd facing a bit tougher June 15. Race was moved 'off the turf' and only had five starters. Trainer Mike Matz has worked him three times since, and this 3yo gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #7 (Stevarino) (7-2) - Another shipping in from Delaware, colt is racing second back off a 10 month layoff and is dropping into a claimer for the first time. He's worked well since his comebacker, and the leading rider at Monmouth Park (Paco Lopez) is listed to ride.
3rd pick: #5 (Curly's Pal) (4-1) - The field's most experienced maiden, he's gone 7-0-3-2 racing here on the dirt in the past. Racing into shape following almost a 6 1/2 month layoff, gelding by Belmont Stakes winner 'Jazil' must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Uncle Hen) (2-1) - Lightly raced colt has early speed and will be dropping in class and stretching out in distance. Colt has been bet in all three outings and is a threat on the front end.