Top pick: #1a (SCREENPLAY) (9-5) - Monmouth invader has early speed and draws the rail for his first since Aug. 17. All thirteen career wins have come on the grass and he has a tactical advantage this afternoon.
2nd pick: #5 (Days Ride) (4-1) - Gelding was a winner at Saratoga going a mile on the grass for a $25K tag Aug. 10. Reclaimed that day by Steve Klesaris, he has him working nicely and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #7 (Abilio) (5-1) - Stalking type is in shape and moves up in class in his first off a Rudy Rodriguez claim. Stakes placed in the past facing fellow New York breds and he has a shot from close range.
4th pick: #4 (Skiffs Brewmeister) (5-1) - No-speed type almost puts in a strong late rally and two back at Monmouth was two lengths better than "Screenplay." He rallied mildly in his latest and would benefit greatly if the pace doesn't hold up.