Top pick: #6 (SOUTHBEACHSANDY) - Gelding comes off a career best at Saratoga when winning an entry level state-bred allowance there on Sept. 4. Working fine since, he's finished second here three times at this mile trip and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #5 (Beautyinthepulpit) - Lightly raced and well-bred, he's won two of his three starts and was a winner here last out at this mile trip in an allowance. Home-bred by "Pulpit" is in shape, has a flexible style and is a threat in a weak field for this level.
3rd pick: #7 (Tap Attack) - Lomgshot raced poorly here facing weaker at this distance on Sept. 18. He's won at this trip in the past and just missed winning a stakes at Aqueduct last April. Draws a nice post and can fator in the stretch at a big price.