Top pick: #6 (BAATESH) - The field's most experienced runner has a stalking style and catches a field with many early speed types signed on. Colt ships up from Monmouth where he finished a close-up third at this price in a race where the winner scored again next out. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Tackle) - He's one of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair will race as separate interests. Home-bred by "Hook and Ladder" has fine early speed, takes a big drop off a 4 1/2 month layoff, and Dominguez is aloft.
3rd pick: #3 (Valid Ocean Pass) - Another who's dropping down after a rather poor effort here racing for twice this price June 19th. He's regressed noticeably following a claim in late Feb., but should contend as he drops into a career soft spot.