Top pick: #2 (BRENDAN G) (5-1) - He was an impressive maiden winner in late April at Aqueduct racing for a $25K tag. Claimed that day by the powerful Midwest Thoroughbred operation, new trainer Laura Perillo has him working fast and brings him back at the purchase price. The horse to beat from his inside post.
2nd pick: #6 (Dedicated Deal) (3-1) - He's also racing fresh off a claim as he was taken here on May 18 by Rudy Rodriguez for this $25K tag. New barn wins at a 29% rate first off the buy, and blinkers go on.
3rd pick: #7 (Alysaro) (6-1) - Speed/stalker drops after a pair of good efforts facing better. Fits at the level, from a "figure" angle, and he's a strong factor in this spot.
4th pick: #4 (Cool Cat Tale) (5-2) - Lightly raced grey gelding broke his maiden here on May 30 and earned an excellent "figure" that afternoon. Claimed that day by Randi Persaud for $20K, gelding tired last out facing tougher going a mile. Drops, shortens up, and must be left in the mix.