Top pick: #7 (GRAND CICERO) (3-1) - Speedy and lightly raced, $335K son of "Corinthian" ran second in his first pair, then tired last out after chasing a fast pace from a tough outside post. Freshened up for the past two months and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #6 (Accelerare) (2-1) - Grey colt by "Unbridled's Song" cost $200K and has only made two starts to date. Four-year-old has run well in both starts and is training nicely for Todd Pletcher for his first since June 8th.
3rd pick: #5 (Successful Runner) (4-1) - Colt chased and levelled to finish third here at this level and distance Jan. 1 in his first race since finishing second here almost a year ago. Can factor with a slight move forward.
4th pick: #1 (Malibu Master) (6-1) - Son of "Malibu Moon" raced evenly when debuting at Saratoga on July 20th and has been on the sidelines since. Lightly raced, well-bred, and working above average, 4-year-old draws the rail and can impact at a square price.