Top pick: #4 (REGAL RANSOM) - Another member of the powerful "Godolphin" operation and stable has been "on fire" the past two months. Quality runner hasn't seen live action since the "Kentucky Derby" (G1), but barn has been winning with layoffs of all types during their "hot streak". Son of "Distorted Humor" is working nothing but bullets for this and he's the top selection.
2nd pick: #5 (Blame ) - Lightly raced and talented he has a lot of guts and determination as witnessed by his last two starts (both wins). Improving and last out he defeated "Gone Astray" who next out easily won the "Pennsylvania Derby" (G2) on Labor Day at Philadelphia Park. The main danger.
3rd pick: #2 (Soul Warrior) - One of a pair from the powerful Steve Asmussen barn and he would appear the better of the two. Late-eveloping colt won the West Virginia Derby G2) on August 1 and has been pointing for this since. Johnny Velazquez is aboard and colt looks ready for his best.