Top pick: #8 (SOCIAL WORKER ) - Gelding ran a big race here August 15 finishing second, beaten by less than a length. Race was only his second ever on the dirt and a repeat of it wins this.
2nd pick: #4 (McBean) - Drops and goes turf to dirt following a very poor effort on the grass 15 days ago. Previous effort saw him finish a fast-closing second at this level and distance. Contends again today.
3rd pick: #3 (Nickel Beer) - He didn't fire at all last out but had been competitive in his previous trio at this tag. Pereira stays put and this gelding should rebound tonight.