Top pick: #7 (BRAHMINICAL ) - Much improved gelding since a trainer switch to Tim Shaw in April, he's won two of his last three and finished a pace-chasing third in the other. Has speed/stalking ability and draws a nice post. The pick in a good betting race.
2nd pick: #8 (Excel) - Runs first off a Mario Serey Jr. claim and new trainer has given him a month off. Latest drill on July 4 was very fast and stalker looks primed and ready to run well.
3rd pick: #5 (Four's a Plenty) - Drops, goes second off a Scott Volk claim, and gelding will get the addition of blinkers today. He'll be competitive in this spot at a square price.