Top pick: #8 (ESCAPING THE STORM) - Races first off a Jack Carava claim (20%) and gelding will run second back off a 10 month break. Has a pair of sharp drills since the Sept. 3 purchase and gelding's only win came at this distance. Can win this at a nice price.
2nd pick: #9 (Iotabgray) - Consistent runner comes here from Golden Gate in shape and at the right level and distance. Draws a nice post and speed/stalker is a win threat.
3rd pick: #6 (E.P.Bombay) - Lightly raced and in a good barn (Pete Miller) speedy gelding will drop into a straight claimer for the first time since his maiden win and will get the addition of blinkers for this. Win candidate.