Top pick: #2 (AFLEET COWBOY) - Gelding hasn't run since last April, but is training well locally for veteran Bill Spawr and 5-year-old by "Northern Afleet" meets a very weak field in his return. The presence of Mike Smith is a plus, and he wins at a 25% rate when riding for Spawr.
2nd pick: #8 (Crestatorre) - He's been competitive in his last pair, both here at this price going 6.5 furlongs. Gelding has a bullet 3-furlong work six days ago, draws a great outside post, and the increase to 7 furlongs is in his favor. Win candidate, and I almost put him on top.
3rd pick: #7 (Swiss Emperor) - Veteran maiden had some serious traffic issues last out and did well to finish fourth, just over 4 lengths back of Cresatorre. Racing back into shape following a 7-month layoff and he's a stretch threat in this spot.