Top pick: #4 (COMANDANTE) (3-1) - Speed/stalker runs first off a private trainer change to Todd Pletcher (33% with new arrivals), and this 3yo gelding just missed here in a six furlong sprint on Sept. 12th. Stretches out today, and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #5 (Sea to Sky) (4-1) - Another speed/stalker, son of "Forestry" finished a distant second after setting the pace facing slightly tougher going nine furlongs at Saratoga on Sept. 2nd. Solid effort became in his second back from a four month vacation, and he should be involved from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #7 (Alcolite) (8-1) - No speed type finished a non-threatening third here at this level and distance on Sept. 13th. He needs a fast and/or contested pace for any shot at the win, and could get it this afternoon.
4th pick: #8 (Petrocelli) (6-1) - Monmouth invader defeated $30K "open" company claimers there on Sept. 2nd in a contest that was switched to the main track. He's won here in the past and must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #9 (Roaring Conquest) (8-1) - No speed type fits at the level and distance, and comes off a solid second place finish here at this level going seven furlongs on Sept. 7th. He has some back class, and is nearing his best following a six month break.