Top pick: #9 (PHIL THE BRIT) - Good record at this distance(9-3-2-1) and veteran ships in off a sharp try at Monmouth for this pricetag. Likes to race about 3-5 lengths from the lead and make one run. That strategy should work well in this field.
2nd pick: #10 (Hurrah) - Speed/stalker draws a good post and will race for this $10,000 tag for the first time. Competitive all year (12-2-4-2) at a variety of tracks and distances, he's coming off a good second-place finish on this surface. Win contender.
3rd pick: #6 (Mithaal) - Freshened up by trainer Bruce Brown after a claim at Monmouth on Sept. 17 for $5000. Veteran fits if ready and new trainer is a solid 31% with his new claims.