Top pick: #2 (JERANIMO) - Veteran ships back from Churchill where he tired to finish fifth after disputing the pace in the Breeders' Cup Turf Mile (G1) three weeks ago. Strong finisher is back in shape following after being away for three months earlier this year and can run these down late.
2nd pick: #9 (John Johny Jak) - As consistent as they come on the grass (12-6-3-1) and this professional stalker is having an outstanding season (9-4-3-1)with three of his four wins coming in turf stakes. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #8 (Assessment) - Veteran from the Pacific Northwest was beaten right on the wire by "Johny" last out in a very game pace-setting effort. Working fast since, gelding by "Jump Start" doesn't need the lead to win and should be involved from start to finish.
4th pick: #1 (Calimonco) - He's a bit "cheaper" than the other contenders, but has the rail, is working sharply for this attempt, and defeated "Johny" by a nose in late July at Del Mar in a $92K stakes. Don't just dismiss him.