Top pick: #5 (BIG GRANDPA) - Races second back off a seven month freshening and in his return gelding raced evenly facing a bit tougher sprinting on the Colonial Downs turf July 12th. Working well since and the high percentage barn of Jamie Ness has him set for a big effort.
2nd pick: #7 (Regal Strike) - Very consistent colt (16-4-5-1) was a winner facing similar here just five days ago racing on a sloppy track. In shape, Dominguez sticks, and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. is one of the best anywhere on the quick turnaround (38%).
3rd pick: #1 (Off the Jak) - The main speed and he breaks from the rail in this 5.5 furlong sprint. Capable of running a sub :45 half-mile and this gelding was competitive here at this level 12 days ago.