Top pick: #2 (DRAMATIC ALLAN) (4-1) - "Allan" has the rail, sharp early speed, and enters off a career best when finishing second here at this tag on June 22nd. He's worked since and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #14 (Super Dice) (7-2) - He's been razor sharp in both starts at this meet and last out was only beaten a 1/2 length facing tougher. Drops, is in shape, and is a very strong challenger for "Allan." Win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (Bardy) (6-1) - Un-raced since late August, gelding went 3-0-1-2 in 2012 and has been working both frequently and above average on this strip for his return. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #16 (Eddie Better) (15-1) - Drops, runs second off a year's layoff, has early speed, and can be a big player at long odds.
5th pick: #4 (Chicago Hero) (20-1) - Gelding hasn't seen action since late Sept. when he was competitive in a pair on the Fairplex dirt. Trainer Hector Palma has him breezing steadily and this 4-year-old fits if ready.