Top pick: #1 (JAYDEN'S HOPE) - West coast invader was claimed by the successful combination of trainer Bruce Levine and local area resident Roddy Valente. Gelding by "Northern Afleet" raced well in all three starts on California "poly" surfaces and has a nice work on the Belmont dirt since coming east. Can upset this group from the rail with Dominguez who wins at a 28% clip when teamed-up with Levine.
2nd pick: #10 (Antitrust) - He ran well in his first two starts earlier this year at Gulfstream, then raced evenly at Churchill on June 7 in his return from a three-month break. Training fast locally for this and he has a good chance at a square price.
3rd pick: #9 (Eagle Strike) - Latest saw him finish second at Belmont on June 27 in a race that was originally scheduled for the grass. Effort was the best of his career and well-bred colt seems to be getting better for the patient Bobby Frankel. Alan Garcia is aboard and has won with 5 of his last 15 mounts for the "Hall of Fame" conditioner.
4th pick: #5 (Clean Shot) - Cuts-back a furlong after an even try going a mile last out. Previous effort saw him finish a strong second to the highly thought of "Burley's Gold" who is our pick in todasy's fifth race.