Top pick: #5 (HOME TO CARROWKEEL) (2-1) - Freshened up since early August, daughter of "Big Brown" finished close up in both turf sprints at that time facing much tougher. Trainer Michelle Nevin (33% off of long layoffs) drops her way down in class and moves her from grass to dirt. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Hiddenite) (4-1) - Another that's coming off a long break (early June), she's also going turf to dirt and dropping in class. She has early speed, and at this reduced tag should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #4 (Crystal Rocket) (12-1) - She showed almost nothing last out racing for a $20K tag. However, it was her first start in 13 1/2 months and she probably needed the effort. Drops for this and may grab a share at a square price.