Top pick: #2 (COURAGEOUS CAT) - Freshened-up by "Hall of Fame" trainer Bill Mott since winning a G2 stakes at Saratoga on August 14. Stalking style fits the race and he shouldn't be far off the rail runner as they head to the far turn. Can get first run on "Points" and hold him off late.
2nd pick: #6 (Take the Points) - Logical contender and a serious win threat. His post and the speed on the inside should relegate him to a trip about 4-6 lengths off the lead. Working well for his first start winning the "Secretariat" (G1) at Arlington August 8th and he's a major player.
3rd pick: #4 (Boots Ahead) - Improving quickly at this point and gelding by "Storm Boot" won a small stakes at Monmouth last out in his best performance to date. Has a good shot in the same race exotics at a square price.