Top pick: #8 (QUICK TO CHARM) - Lightly raced son of "Smart Strike" just failed with a late rally at Saratoga on August 13th, his first race since early January at Tampa Bay Downs. Nice to see this consistent (10-3-1-3) runner making back-to-back starts and he's the choice for the win.
2nd pick: #1 (Fire Wood) - "Pulled-up" in a two mile dirt race at Saratoga last out he moves back to his surface of preference this afternoon. Accustomed to facing tougher his whole career, he's the main danger to the top pick. Veteran is coupled with speedball "Of All Times" who's anchored on the also-eligible list.