Top pick: #3 (SABE) - Speedy gelding is improving and finished a close-up third here at this price after being involved in a spirited speed duel. Grey juvenile has had a month to recover, has a pair of fast works since, and trainer Mike Machowsky adds blinkers this afternoon. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Finegan Again) - Much improved effort last out saw him finish fourth, just a bit more than a length off of "Sabe". Race was her first on real dirt and best to date. Stalker is a win candidate in this spot.
3rd pick: #1 (May Weather) - Claimed in early Sept. at Del Mar by trainer Craig Lewis for $50K, he's raced evenly in a pair of turf starts facing special weights. Drops below the purchase price today, shortens-up in distance, and tries real dirt for the first time.