Top pick: #4 (DONTGETGLAGETMAD) (4-1) - Gelding is racing back into shape following a 16 month layoff, and last out he checked-in fifth of eight, beaten 4 1/2 lengths racing at this level and distance on Sept. 8th. Nice effort, and he can take this with a bit of improvement.
2nd pick: #1 (Sastre) (3-1) - Clearly the class of the field, veteran hasn't raced since last Oct. when he was claimed for $5000 at Philly Park by Mike Rone. The high percentage trainer has good stats in all the relevant categories, and this gelding will win this if ready.
3rd pick: #5 (Willie Bags) (6-1) - Speed/stalker has raced evenly in three straight, and finished second here at this level on Aug. 9th. Old-timer is dangerous with his best.
4th pick: #3 (Thru the Desert) (7-2) - Speedy veteran is back in shape following a 13-month layoff, and comes off a strong effort here at this level on Sept. 8th. 7yo must be left in the mix.