Top pick: #5 (BALLARD RULER) - One of two colts entered by trainer John Sadler and the pair race uncoupled. Home-bred by "Tribal Rule" rallied into a slow pace to win going away when debuting here back on July 18th. He defeated his barn-mate (Life a Riley) that day and has 4 excellent works to get him ready for this attempt.
2nd pick: #4 (Strong Wind) - The field's most experienced colt is alo the only multiple winner ( 2 for 5) but is also the only stakes winner in the small gathering. Colt was an impressive winner of the $100K Graduation Stakes here on Aug 1st and is a strong win candidate at a short price.
3rd pick: #1 (Life a Riley) - As mentioned above, he finished 2nd to barn-mate Ballard Ruler when debuting, then came right back to get his own maiden win here August 19th in fast time (1:10.60) for the 6 furlong distance. Has the rail and must be considered a threat.