Top pick: #2 (SIDEPOCKET KID) - Strong finisher has checked-in second in three straight contest, the last pair coming here at this tag and trip. Working well for this and he should get a fast pace to set up his closing style. Today looks like his first trip to the winner's circle.
2nd pick: #8 (Apply) - Drops and stretches-out in distance in his second back off a 2 1/2 month layoff. In a good barn, he's worked twice since, and is a win candidate this afternoon.
3rd pick: #1 (Confer) - Has the rail and last out he was involved in a speed duel and tired in the last 1/16th to finish fourth, 5 lengths back of "Kid". Gelding has worked since and his speed should have him involved from gate to wire.