Top pick: #7 (PILATUS) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, gelding has finished second in two straight, the latest coming here at this price-tag on May 25th. That was a career best and his trainer (Lisa Lewis) has had a good meet from her small stable. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #10 (Knox) (3-1) - Colt by grass champ "English Channel" runs first off a Chad Brown claim (25%) and a subsequent 7-week freshening. He brings him back at the purchase price and adds blinkers (27%).
3rd pick: #4 (Seal Team Six) (5-1) - $240K colt by "Distorted Humor" hasn't raced since a troubled debut last Nov. at Aqueduct when facing tougher. He's working fast for his return and is a win candidate in this spot.
4th pick: #8 (Imawarrior) (6-1) - Pimlico invader doubles up in price after finishing second there on June 7th when racing for a $20K price tag. Well bred, improving, and he may grab a share with some additional late energy.
5th pick: #9 (Deimos) (12-1) - Speedy longshot is dropping in class, stretching out in distance, and will be making back-to-back starts for the first time. Don't just dismiss.