Top pick: #11 (LION KEEN) (3-1) - Colt stretches out in distance while racing first off a Dave Jacobson claim (a 27% winning angle). Son of "Lion Heart" comes off a troubled second place finish at Belmont going 7 furlongs at this price on Oct. 10 annd is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Papa Doc) (10-1) - Speedy sort ships back from Philly Park where he set the pace and tire very late to finish third when racing at this tag against fellow Pa.-breds. He should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #9 (Big Sam) (6-1) - On the sidelines since Jan. 19, he returns with a new trainer (Bruce Levine 20% with new arrivals), and will be dropping to a new low. Threat if ready.
4th pick: #7 (In Speight Ofitall) (10-1) - He goes dirt to turf and runs 3rd back off a 9 1/2 month layoff. He's best on the grass and has been competitive on this course in the past.
5th pick: #1 (Media Kid) (4-1) - Lightly-raced colt doubles up in price in his first off a Randi Persaud claim. Son of "Lemon Drop Kid" has been competitive in both starts, has some speed, draws the rail, and has blinkers on.