Top pick: #4 (WONDER PHIL) - He was very sharp last out at this level and distance and just failed with a lte surge to finish 2nd, beaten less than a length. Effort was his best since coming back from a 5 month layoff in early may and a repeat of it sends him to the winner's circle.
2nd pick: #2 (Mudder at the Bar) - Price play finished a solid 3rd last out from a tough outside post and is the speed nearest the rail this afternoon. Effort came 3rd off a long layoff and he looks set for a big try at a nice price.
3rd pick: #3 (Vinny's Valley) - Grey gelding moves back down in class after a poor try last out in a stakes race. 4yo by "Peaks and Valley's" has finished 2nd in his previous pair at this level and should contend again tonight.