Top pick: #1a (LASTRAW) - Returns to "real" dirt after a series of three races at Presque Isle. Has a big class edge as he's been competing against and doing well facing tougher. Gelding is one of a pair entered by Scott Lake and they'll race as an entry.
2nd pick: #1 (Baltimore Raven) - The second part of the Lake entry comes back off a two-month layoff today. Lightly-raced three-year-old will be racing at a career low in claiming price if he goes. Fits well and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #3 (Majestic Melody) - Makes his first start since June 21, when veteran trainer Howard Wolfendale claimed him for $5000. Trainer is good off the buy (19%) and even better off the layoff (29%).