Top pick: #1 (MILITARY STAR) - Good debut saw him finish a well-bet and close-up third at Saratoga August 15. Working well for his second start, trainer Barclay Tagg has given him almost five weeks between runs. The top pick with Dominguez from the rail.
2nd pick: #7 (Ranger James) - Beautifully-bred runner ("Street Cry") raced well in all of his turf starts last year. Away eight months, his return race was sub-par and he's been away seven weeks since that come-backer. His last pair of turf works leading up to this indicate he's doing better. The main danger.
3rd pick: #6 (Wishingonadream) - All of his turf starts are decent and he's coming off his best race ever, a narrow loss (by a neck) at Saratoga at this level going a mile. If it's repeatable, he would be a win candidate.