Top pick: #9 (EA) (5-2) - Veteran is one of two entered by leading trainer Dave Jacobson, and the pair race uncoupled. Old-time gelding hasn't raced since late Aug. at Saratoga, but runs at a new low and is training steadily for his return. Draws well and can take this if ready.
2nd pick: #8 (Political Justice) (8-1) - Dangerous rival, he has excellent early speed, draws a nice post, and stretches out in his second off a Danny Gargan claim. Grey colt should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #3 (Equivocation) (8-1) - He hasn't won for a very long time and will be stretching out in distance off a "throw out" sprint try here 15 days ago. Fits with his best and will be a big price.
4th pick: #1 (J W Blue) (6-1) - The second of the Davidson pair, he ships back from Suffolk Downs where he ran second when facing cheaper as the heavy favorite on Oct. 14. He's one-for-one on this surface and must be left in the mix.