Top pick: #9 (BON MARIE) - Hard-hitting veteran still brings a good game at age nine and he's entering this in good shape off a pair of strong races in June on this course. Tactical speed is in his corner and he's the top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Solar Surprise) - The main speed and he's coming off a strong try on the local turf on July 4. Capable front-runner should secure the hedge and be very tough to "reel in."
3rd pick: #1 (Timely Tradition) - Likes the turf (15-3-4-1) and comes here from Virginia in good form. Steady performer draws a ground-saving post and is a late threat.