Top pick: #7 (GOLDEN IRISH) - Moves up in price today after a close-up fourth place finish facing weaker in the mud. Stalker draws a nice outside post at this trip and there's lots of speed signed-on for him to track. The top selection.
2nd pick: #1 (Prince Giddyup) - He's run well in both local starts since coming here from Emerald Downs late last year. One-run type finished second last out at this level and distance and runs third back off a three month break. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (October Road) - One of a pair entered by trainer Jacque Guerra and they'll race uncoupled. He caught a very muddy track last out and I don't think he was comfortable on it. Has good early speed is a threat this afternoon.