Top pick: #8 (NANAIMO) - Gelding ran a career best May 7th when he rallied to finish third at this level and distance. Good small barn (Barn Minshall) brings him back in three weeks for his 2nd off a 5 1/2 month layoff and leading rider Luis Contreras is back aboard. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (One Big Gator) - He defeated the top choice by a nose last out and has now been competitive in all four of his starts. Has enough speed to not get "buried" in this large field and is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #7 (Guest Appearing) - He's improving with each outing, has excellent early speed, runs second off a half-year's break, and is the barn of the leading trainer here (Mark Casse).