Top pick: #10 (IMAGINING) (5-2) - He draws a tough outside post, but Phipp's home-bred has enough early speed to get a good position heading into the first turn. Son of "Giant's Causeway" is 3-for-6 on this surface and has a fine record at this distance of 3-2-1-0. Working fast and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Quick Casablanca) (5-1) - Chilean import finished fourth here in the G3 "Bowling Green" Hdcp. on Sept. 7 in his best since coming to No. America. Speed/stalker fits annd was a top performer in his native land.
3rd pick: #5 (Harrods Creek) (10-1) - Longshot ships back from Maryland where he finished 5th of 13, beaten just under two lengths in the "Laurel Turf Cup" on Sept. 21. Working fine since and veteran should be involved from start-to-finish.
4th pick: #7 (Exclusive Strike) (4-1) - Freshened up since Aug. 17 he's dropping down a bit in class after racing in a pair of G1 stakes at Saratoga. "Long-winded" type has a fine local record of 6-3-0-2 and is a stretch threat.
5th pick: #2 (Sky Blazer) (8-1) - Gelding tends to race evenly every time out, but he's 2-for-6 on this surface and is capable of grabbing a share at a square price.