Top pick: #7 (PHOTON) - He lost all chance at the start last out when he slammed into the gate at the break and raced evenly once in stride. He'd been sharp in his previous pair and is working nicely for this. The top pick, he's one of two entered by trainer Rick Dutrow and the pair race uncoupled.
2nd pick: #3 (Personal Strike) - The second of the Dutrow pair, he's very lightly raced and last out he finished third to today's rival "Minescape" at this tag and trip Sept. 16. Race was his first off an eight week freshening and Dominguez is back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #1 (Minescape) - Son of "Mineshaft" was an impressive winner here at this price and distance on Sept. 16, then raced evenly last out on a muddy surface facing a bit tougher nine days ago. Win candidate.