Top pick: #4 (CROSSBOW) - Speedy son of "Bernardini" was injured last winter at Gulfstream just when it looked like he was headed for "big" things. He'd won two in a row at that time including an impressive score in Florida Jan.29th in fast time for the 7 furlong distance. Training steadily for his return and he's in one of the best barns in the business (Kiaran McLaughlin 31%) off of long absences.
2nd pick: #3 (Dahlgren Chapel) - One of two entered here by leading trainer Dave Jacobson and the pair will race as separate betting interests. Runs first off a claim at Saratoga in early August and a 2 1/2 month freshening. Barn wins at a 22% clip first off a new purchase, and 21% off of extended layoffs.