Top Pick: #6 Intricate Spirit (12-1) - Intricate Spirit comes off a speedy showing at the Futurity Stakes, winning at 6 furlongs, ridden by Joel Rosario. He expertly guided the 2-year-old colt off the rail and outside, a key move for the victory by 1 3/4 lengths. The Hall of Fame jockey will be atop for this one, as well. "I think five furlongs or six is more his game than 6 1/2 at Kentucky Downs," noted trainer Miguel Clement.
2nd Pick: #10 Cy Fair (6-1) - Two straight strong showings for Cy Fair, winning at the Algonquin (5 furlongs) and second at the Bolton Landing Stakes (5 1/2 furlongs). The Algonquin was impressive, coming from the back of the pack with a powerful burst of speed to get the victory by 3 1/4 lengths.
3rd Pick: #1 Brussels (8-1) - The 2-year-old colt has run all his races at 6 furlongs or more. Brussels came in second in his last race in the Grade 1 Marwell Stakes to Wise Approach in a close one. Stepping back to 5 furlongs for this one is a plus.