Top pick: #7 (SCOOPS EXPRESS) - Speed/stalker drops and draws a nice post at this distance in this small field. Gets a lively pace to rally into and he can upset the presumed favorite.
2nd pick: #1 (Rathor) - Probable heavy favorite seeks his 3rd in a row and is nicely spotted by the barn of Juan Guerrero (177-73-36-21) and veteran will be cutting back in distance for this. Has the rail, good positional speed, and he's a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Dr. Balin) - Loves the distance (5-2-2-0) and he races second back off a 2 1/2 month break. Capable from off the pace for a board finish.