Top pick: #8 (T.J'S POSSE) - Ships from Delaware for a sharp barn (Mike Trombetta). Well-bred colt finished a fast-closing third that day in his first race since last October. Highly regarded last year, he is well set up today for a strong try.
2nd pick: #4 (Chief Talkeetna) - Pulled away from lesser last out in his first race in 20 months. Claimed that day by Wesley Ward, he is lightly raced and could easily have more improvement in him. Probable favorite; will be plenty tough.
3rd pick: #5 (Defreeroftheheart) - Ran a poor race last out fresh off an Enrique Arroyo claim. Appeared to be heading in the right direction at that time and trainer ususually improves his buys. Should be in the exotics at a square price.