Top pick: #1 (BLANDISHING) - Improving gelding was a sharp winner here at this price on August 19th to pick up his second win and moves up to the 3l condition in this spot. He's run well from both on and off the pace, draws the rail, and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #8 (I Can and I Will) - Dangerous rival missed by a 1/2 length at this price on August 30th and probably would have won if his rider didn't lose his whip during the stretch run. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Vanishing Buck) - Veteran hasn't run since July 12th, but fits at the level and trip if ready. A fine half-mile work here on Sept. 3 suggests that he should be competitive in his return.