Top pick: #6 (CHUNNEL) (9-5) - Colt by grass champ "English Channel" ships in from Churchill where he raced evenly after some early traffic issues in the 5-furlong sprint. Bet down to favoritism that day, trainer "Bret" Calhoun has worked him three time since and stretches him out in distance. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #7 (Aft) (3-1) - Grey son of "Mizzen Mast" finished second here when debuting in a 5-furlong dirt sprint 20 days ago. Bred to handle both the grass and this longer trip and his trainer (Mike Lauer) is enjoying an outstanding meet.
3rd pick: #5 (Keeneland Kitten) (2-1) - Debuting Ramsey home-bred is by their "home" stallion "Kitten's Joy" and is from the top barn of Mike Maker. Colt debuts at a tough trip, but must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #3 (Kenrado) (20-1) - Longshot is moving to the turf and trying a two-turn distance, both for the first time. In the barn of veteran "Scooter" Dickey and this son of "Congrats" could get a small slice at a big price.