Top pick: #4 (BIRD OF HONOR) (9-2) - Lightly raced mare by "Birdstone" enters off a solid second place finish here at this tag & trip on Sept. 3rd. In shape, and this strong finisher can win this with a stretch rally.
2nd pick: #3 (Hello Mama) (15-1) - Longshot races third back from a two month break and showed an improved effort last out. Fits, and she's a threat at a big price with another step forward.
3rd pick: #10 (Ridgeway Crescent) (6-1) - Recent maiden winner stretches out for a first facing winners. Daughter of "Stormy Atlantic" would benefit greatly if the pace was fast and/or contested.
4th pick: #9 (Climbing Interest) (5-2) - Louisiana shipper comes north in shape off a trio of competitive efforts facing similar. Stalker fits with these, and should factor in her Mountaineer debut.
5th pick: #5 (Lex's Shadow) (5-1) - She's only one for 32, but has 13 minor awards to go along with that single score. She just missed here last out, and her best recent efforts have been local.