Top pick: #6 (SCORPION STRIKE) - He had no chance last out when he stumbled and race wide in his first back off a long layoff. Gelding has back class and will stretch-out in distance this afternoon. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Greatsilversaint) - Races first off a Ness claim (29%) and this gelding finished second last out in his first back off a 7 month break. Has the rail, good positional speed, and he's a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Mt. Fugi) - Recent maiden winner is improving, is in a winning barn, and has a sharp work since his win. Can factor in his first facing winners.