Top pick: #8 (ZOSOGOOD) - Philly shipper has spent his entire 14 race career (2-2-1) out of town facing "open" foes at a variety of different venues. Gelding by "Malibu Moon" has been with some sharp trainers, Greg Foley, Steve Margolis, and now with Bruce Levine. He finished 2nd last out racing for $15K at Philadelphia Park going two-turns in his first for Levine and he's nicely spotted this afternoon in this entry-level allowance for state-breds. Has a nice local drill since coming here and this seven furlong trip looks perfect. The top selection.
2nd pick: #7 (Fortunate Run) - He finished a solid 2nd at Belmont at this level going a mile June 11th, then had a "troubled" trip last out under the same conditions. Has a pair of fine drills since that effort and he'll race with his blinkers removed this afternon. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Steal the Shot ) - Lightly raced and well-bred he has some early speed and will be cutting-back a furlong after a good try at this level going a mile. His trainer (Rich Schosberg) won this past Monday's stakes with Giant Moon for this same owner (Al Fried Jr.).