Top pick: #10 (CITY TREASURE) (5-2) - He just missed a "neck" when racing at this tag, going 5.5-furlongs on the Saratoga turf on Aug. 11. He's now finished second in three of four overall, and the extra distance he travels today is a plus.
2nd pick: #8 (Downgoesfrazier) (3-1) - Long time maiden has finished second in 6 of 10 on the grass and has done so in three of four locally. In shape, "Johnny V" stays put, and this grey gelding is a strong win threat.
3rd pick: #11 (Whyalwaysme) (5-1) - Gelding disappointed here just one week ago at this level, but he didn't have the best of trips. A good small barn (Tom Morley) brings him back quickly and shortens him up in distance. Win candidate.
4th pick: #5 (Invasion Point) (6-1) - Lightly-raced and speedy, trainer Mike Maker is cutting this 3-year-old back in distance. I think he'll be competitive at a nice price.
5th pick: #4 (Bad to the Roan) (8-1) - Another with some speed, and this gelding will be trying the turf for the first time off a four month break. Bred for the grass and his speed makes him a bit dangerous.