Top pick: #5 (FISHERMAN'S WHARF) - Races today off a two month break and will drop back in for a tag following some solid efforts facing tougher. The last three times he's raced "tagged" have produced wins and stalker is the choice to take another.
2nd pick: #4 (Dirge) - Speedy and lightly raced he does his best off of layoffs which is the case again today. Working fast for trainer Jonathan Sheppard and gelding looks on edge for another big effoort. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #9 (King's Coronation) - He won facing much cheaper August 28 at Presque Isle and veteran will need to step it up for a shot at the top pair. Has a lot of back-class and races third back off a 18-month layoff.
4th pick: #10 (Pavarotti's Soul) - Stalker ran well here at this level last out, but faces a tougher group this afternoon. Needs to improve for a shot at the win.