Top pick: #4 (NATIVE WAVE) - He'd shown ability in his first four starts facing tougher and finished second here at this tag on August 3rd when trainer Tony Dutrow dropped him into a claimer for the first time. Son of "Rahy" has worked twice since, retains Dominguez, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Fort Boonesborough) - Monmouth invader has finished close-up there in his last pair when facing special weights and trainer Dave Fawkes drops him into a claimer for the first time. lates effort was one of his best yet and he should be competitive in this spot.
3rd pick: #2 (Espiritu Libre) - Speedy son of "Lion Heart" hasn't run since Feb. 11 and has some changes today. Colt has a new trainer (Nick Canani 32% with new arrivals), drops into a claimer, and will race on the turf for the first time. Working fine and a threat on the front-end.