Top pick: #3 (RED SHOGUN) (4-1) - This maiden contest has very little pace on paper and this gelding should be on the early lead or just off of it. He enters off a career best when he finished second hered going 6 furlongs on Sept. 14 and should enjoy this mile trip.
2nd pick: #6 (El Dreamer) (3-1) - Veteran maiden is making his 44th lifetime start and has finished second in 11 of 29 when racing on the dirt. His local record is fine (5-0-1-2), and he's gone 7-0-2-2 at this mile trip. Strong factor today against a weak group.
3rd pick: #1 (Navajo Ca Lo) (6-5) - The probable favorite, he raced evenly here facing much tougher going 7 furlongs on Sept. 13. The race was his first off a Chris Englehart claim and this well-bred gelding drops under the purchase price. Three-year-old has finished third twice in three previous attempts at this mile trip.
4th pick: #7 (The Culchie) (20-1) - Longshot hasn't seen action since June 12th, but this grey colt by "Rockport Harbor" is working fast and frequently for his return. Expect him to run much better than he has in his first four outings.