(# 2) ART MAJOR - Good, consistent gelding moves up off the claim for sharp claiming trainer Pail McClelland. Enters this off a win at today's distance which is one that he excels at. Jeremy Rose takes over the reins and this combination boasts a 31% winning clip over past year.

(# 6) Happy Surprise - One of the younger horses signed on has done little wrong so far. Obviously has talent and resides in the top barn of Gary Capuano. We'll list him as strictly the horse to beat.

(# 3) Ed Gray Sports - Rarely runs a bad race.Is as consistent as they come but appears to lack the killer winning instinct.

(# 'S 1 and 8) Quantico Joe and Fancy Runner - Quantico Joe is classier runner coming off of a layoff. Fancy Runner is consistent closer and check getter.

The Plays: Wager $10.00 to win on # 2.
$5.00 exacta boxes: 2-3 and 2-6.
$2.00 exacta boxes: 1-2 and 2-8.
Total wager = $38.00.