Top pick: #1 (STAR HARBOUR) - Speedy colt comes back from Monmouth where he just failed facing a bit weaker on Aug. 12. Speed/stalker runs 3rd back off a 70 day break, draws the rail, and has a trio of quick local works since he last ran. He's one for one on "off" going and that win came on this surface when he broke his maiden last Oct. 27.
2nd pick: #6 (Rigby) - Hard-hitter has won 9 of his 20 starts and that record includes him going 3-for-4 on this surface. In career best shape at present, 5-year-old by "Speightstown" won an allownce at Saratoga on Aug. 25 and trainer Steve Asmussen has him perfectly spotted in this allowance/optional $50K claimer. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (War Colony) - Dating back to April 15th, this speedy gelding by "Not For Love" has gone (5-3-2-0) and is (4-2-2-0) on this surface. Fits at the level and distance and he must be left in the mix.