Top pick: #2 (MODERN MIND) - Broke his maiden here on Sept. 20 and is improving since a switch to the barn of Jamie Ness. Faces winners for the first time but is nicely spotted at this $5K price tag. Should get a solid pace to rally into and has a good shot at beating the presumed favorite who is right next to him in the gate.
2nd pick: #1 (Maloof Magic) - Probable favorite also faces winners for the first time after a sharp win here at this trip on Sept. 6. Has good early speed, a nice recent work, and he draws the rail. He would be no surprise.