Top pick: #2 (ALMOST A FOOL'S DAY) - Races off an early September layoff and for a new trainer (Tim Murphy). Gelding has some fine early speed and drwas the rail in this 4.5 furlong dash. Can win this if ready.
2nd pick: #5 (Otis Junior) - He raced twice last season at age two and showed some speed in both. By a "sprint" sire: "Kelly Kip" and he may out-run expected long odds.
3rd pick: #4 (Maneti) - Heavily bet at Aqueduct in his only race, he had a tough outside post and raced wide before finishing last. He's been working steadily and runs for a new trainer (Oscar Barrera Jr.). Dangerous foe.