Top pick: #7 (EXCUSEMECOMINGTHRU) - Grey gelding chased a fast pace last out running for $40K in his third start back off a year's layoff. Trainer Doug O'Neill drops his price in half and adds blinkers today. All set for his maiden win.
2nd pick: #3 (Brayden Buddy) - He hasn't race in just over a year but is working steadily and above average for his return. Trainer Vlad Cerin wins at a 25% rate off of long breaks and at a 23% clip when riding Pat Valenzuela (who won 4 here yesterday). Dangerous rival.