(# 3) HICKORY STICK - Trainer Perkins has had himself fine week with a couple of winners. This horse has had some trouble in his starts but its worth noting that he tried to run with wire to wire winner Daza in last from very difficult 11 post. Daza came right back to win his initial try against NX1 allowance foes. He may take these all the way with an alert break.

(# 5) Geralds D J - Contessa and Coa. Our top pick had him by 5 length after a quarter mile last out. Lasix hasn't moved him forward much.

(# 6) Major Deegan - Horse that beat him too the top and who went on and won last at Finger Lakes was a first time Maggi Moss runner off the claim from Delaware Park. Fits well with this group and recent works are good.

(#'s 1 & 4) Touch of the Poet and Clearly Diplomat - One lightly raced the other heavily.Both are nice bottom fillers on any wagers.

The Plays: Wager $6.00 win and $6.00 place on # 3.
$4.00 exacta boxes: 3-5 and 3-6.
$2.00 exacta boxes: 1-3 and 3-4.
Total wager = $36.00.