Top pick: #1 (BLUE CHEROKEE) (8-5) - Colt has returned off an eight month layoff in sharp form and broke his maiden in late March at Aqueduct racing for a $40K tag. It was his first off a private sale and first for trainer Dave Jacobson. Speed/stalker is well spotted in this starter-allowance, draws the rail, and will be tough on the front end.
2nd pick: #4 (Againsome) (9-5) - $400K yearling went unclaimed when breaking his maiden going a mile at Aqueduct for a $35K price-tag April 18th. It was his first ever in a claimer and trainer Todd Pletcher has worked him twice since.
3rd pick: #6 (Alysaro) (8-1) - He's been freshened up since breaking his maiden on Aqueduct's inner-surface in late march. It was his first race in almost three months and 4-year-old was claimed that day by Manny Gonzalez. Working well and price play draws an advantageous outside post at this trip.