Top pick: #7 (LIGHTNING MCQUE) - The probable favorite, he finished third here beaten just under three lengths when facing similar at this distance a week ago. Trainer Bobby Wayne Grayson brings him back quickly and this 3-year-old may only need an alert start and a trouble free trip.
2nd pick: #4 (Respect Life) - He exits the same Sept. 13 contest as "McQue" and had a wide trip whil running evenly. Gelding draws inside of that common rival and that should lead to a better performance, and at a nice price.
3rd pick: #5 (Gold Expression) - Lightly-raced gelding will be cutting back in distance after showing good early speed before tiring last out at this tag going 6 furlongs. Can impact this afternoon at long odds.