Top pick: #1 (Radical Sabbaitcal) - Raced very wide at Saratoga from a terrible post (12) in his return from a 10-month layoff. Son of "Harlan's Holiday had trained in fast fashion before that return run and should be much fitter today. Moves from the outside post to the hedge.
2nd pick: #6 (Expansion) - Cuts back in distance off a strong second in an 11-furlong race where the winner came back to win another next out. Should be dead fit off that marathon and may go off favored here.
3rd pick: #2 (Manitowish Waters) - Son of "Doneraille Court" showed a lot of talent and grittiness last season in several turf appearances. Hasn't raced since last Halloween, but is training fast and steadily.
4th pick: #9 (Olympus) - Blinkers go on today for this beautifully-bred son of "Kingmambo". Closed some ground in his latest at Monmouth and has been training like a much improved runner.