Top pick: #14 (OGERMEISTER) (3-1) - Entered for the 'main track' only, owner/trainer Dave Jacobson gets his wish. This gelding is dropping in class, going turf to dirt, an stalker draws a nice outside post. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #4 (Kowboy Boots) (2-1) - Another entered for dirt only, he missed by a 'neck' July 24 at Saratoga racing at this trip facing a bit weaker. Speed/stalker has a good record at this distance 4-0-2-1 and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #13 (Liberty First) (5-1) - He's another going turf to dirt and is going a bit farther for this attempt. Son of 'Pulpit' is the only horse running with a previous win at this 7-furlong distance. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Bossmon) (15-1) - Long shot is not a win candidate, but may rally to get a minor award at a big price. Barn adds blinkers in the hope that he can stay a bit closer to the pace.