Top pick: #9 (ROBIE THE CAT) - Has the best races of those that have started and he's been competitive in both efforts, one each on "poly" and turf. Has a nice post, good positional speed, and makes back-to-back starts for the first time. The top pick.
2nd pick: #8 (King of the Creek) - Trainer Tom Proctor has already made an impact since shipping a small string here following the end of the Keeneland meet. He's (13-4-5-1) and they'll all been ready to run. Working fast and an obvious threat first out.
3rd pick: #1 (Headmaster) - Debuting son of "Hadrian's Wall" is working fast, draws the rail, and attracts Pat Valenzuela, who's won with 3 of his last 12 when riding for trainer Bob Troeger.