Top pick: #1 (NICK FROM ARVERNE) - He rallied to finish second last out and colt has shown noticeable improvement since blinkers went on two starts back. Runs this afternoon off a months break and with a new trainer (Tom Iannotti) who wins at a solid 26% rate with new stock. Rose stays put and this home-bred has wet track experience. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Fastest James) - Gelding by "Bwana Charlie" finished third in a sprint at this price August 16 in his first race since June 1. Stretches-out in distance and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Date a Saint) - Home-bred by "Saint Andan" was much improved last out when lasix was added as he stalked, bid, and evened out late. Barn (Dennis Ward) has had some tough luck at this meet with only one win and eight second-place finishe in 32 starts.