Top pick: #5 (SPA CITY FEVER) (4-1) - Old-timer looked sharp when defeating weaker here at this distance a weak ago. Effort was his best overall since May 23rd and this veteran gelding has a recency edge on his main foes.
2nd pick: #2 (Johannesburg Smile) (2-1) - Another tough veteran, he's been freshened up since March 21st by the Pletcher barn, and is probably gearing-up for the winter season on the inner-dirt which he relishes. Working well and a win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #3 (Farhaan) (3-1) - Lightly-raced colt from the Shadwell operation has some speed and had a lot of promise earlier in his career when he won his first two starts racing in England. Four-year-old has some "sneaky" speed and must be left in the mix.