Top pick: #7 (BURKINA) - Presque Isle shipper finished third there when debuting Aug. 29 and tired badly after chasing the pace from a tough outside post in her second start. Capable barn (Matt Kintz) brings her back in 13 days for this attempt and runs filly on real dirt for the first time. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #1 (Queen Weezy) - Daughter of Monarchos has been "sluggish" early in both appearances, but last out rallied to finish second in a solid effort. Has the rail, Parker on the re-ride, and that last effort came with blinkers on.
3rd pick: #4 (Centripedal Force) - Filly raced evenly here as the favorite August 24th and was passed by "Weezy" in the last 1/16th for the place spot. Contender and Houghton is back aboard.