Top pick: #3 (BLUEGRASS FOX TROT) (4-1) - He ships in from Charles Town where he was a winner in an entry-level allowance there at this trip on the dirt June 13. It was his first since coming east from Golden Gate Fields and joining the barn of Wayne Potts. He has a solid record on synthetic surfaces (13-1-8-2) and gets a slight edge in a competitive race.
2nd pick: #5 (Chosen Heir) (9-5) - The morning line favorite, he's won two in a row here at this level and enters in career best form. Speed/stalker draws outside of the other pace and is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Young Dude) (2-1) - Another with two wins in a row, the latest came here for a $7,500 tag June 4. In the high energy barn of Jamie Ness, and this veteran gelding must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #2 (Aridus) (3-1) - He's finished 2nd in three straight at this meet and was less than a length off of 'Chosen Heir' May 28. Last out he ran into 'win machine' 'Helicopter' and he held down the place spot. The faster the pace, the better his chances.