Top pick: #2 (HARRODS CREEK) - He holds a big class edge on this field and this $100K stakes drew very "light" for the level. Veteran has more speed than most, has a sharp recent work, and trainer Bill Mott has him sitting on a big effort.
2nd pick: #1 (Tahoe Lake) - He's gone (13-2-5-4) on the grass and is the only member of tis field who has raced here in the past (2-0-1-1). Improving sort finished third last out at Belmont July 14th in the Man O'War Stakes (G1) and this field is much easier. Win candidate.