Top pick: #9 (GRAND SHORES) - The field's most experienced runner has been competitive in all his starts excepting one, where he lost his rider in a stakes contest. Working fast for his first start since August 7, and trainer Stanley Gold adds blinkers for the first time. The top selection.
2nd pick: #7 (Concorde's Flight) - Debuting gelding from the barn of Todd Pletcher is working fast and has his main-rider (John Velazquez) aloft. Runner by "Trippi" looks all set and is a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (My Valentino) - Well bet in his first pair he showed fine early speed and finished close-up in each. Runs today off a 3 1/2 month break and a pair of sharp works.