Top pick: #1 (FIGHT THE TIDE) (8-1) - Price play stretches out and goes "poly" to dirt after a near miss at Keeneland on Oct. 11. He's making back-to-back starts for the first time, draws the rail, and can upset the presumed favorite.
2nd pick: #9 (Air Squadron) (2-1) - The probable heavy favorite, he moves back in with maidens after an even effort here in an entry-level allowance on Sept. 28. Son of "Curlin" has the best "figures" and is an obvious strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Dyker Beach) (3-1) - Another son of "Curlin," he's finished second in 5 of his 11 starts and has experience at this demanding 1 1/8th mile trip. Working fast and must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Empire Taker) (6-1) - Freshened up since late May, son of "Empire Maker" has races in his past that fit with this group and is a stretch threat if ready.