Top pick: #6 (GABBOLE) (6-5) - The probable favorite, he pressed a quick pace and held gamely to finish third here when facing New York Bred Special Weights debuting here on Sept. 19. He's worked since and trainer Gary Contessa drops him into a $40K claimer facing open maidens.
2nd pick: #7 (Essence At Noon) (8-1) - Longshot is another dropping down and is also moving from grass to dirt. Speedy sort has been improving lately and can factor today at a big pricve.
3rd pick: #1 (Grandpa's King) (6-1) - Gelding was well backed at the windows when debuting at Saratoga facing a bit tougher Aug. 25. He raced wide before tiring badly and has been freshened up since.
4th pick: #4 (Dinner Time) (3-1) - He finished a distant third here at this level and distance on a muddy surface Sept. 25. He's worked since and his early speed must be respected.