Top pick: #1 (VOLATILE MARKETS) (7-5) - Lightly-raced grey colt has run well in all three local starts after being claimed by Chris Englehart for $20K in late August at Saratoga. Strong finisher is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Ugga) (8-1) - Recent maiden winner is in a capable barn (Paul Barrow) and this gelding by "Prime Timber" has improved since stretching out around two-turns. Lightly-raced and this 3-year-old has room for upside.
3rd pick: #2 (Go Giant Bry Go) (7-2) - He had no chance last out after breaking slowly, but had been sharp in four straight prior to that. Has the rail, and colt likes this distance (4-1-2-0).
4th pick: #3 (Diamonds Preferred) (15-1) - He showed nothing last out in a sprint at this level, but it was his first start in 16 months. He probably needed it badly and could be competitive today at a big price as he stretches out for the first time.