Top pick: #5 (RICHIE'S EMPIRE) - Lightly raced gelding by "Empire Maker" was an impressive maiden winner here on Sep 29th in his first off a private sale to owner/trainer Jim Barker. Capable of running a sup :46 half-mile and that should lead to another wire-to-wire score as 3yo faces winners for the first time.
2nd pick: #10 (Red Bandit) - Price play goes 3rd back off a 3 1/2 month layoff and will be cutting back in distance for this attempt. Racing back into shape and he's a stretch threat at expected long odds.
3rd pick: #3 (Get There) - He ships back from Presque Isle where he raced evenly in a 5.5 furlong sprint racing for a $7500 price tag. He'd been competitive here in his previous start and can factor with his best.