Top pick: #4 (MIAMI MAKO) (2-1) - Clearly the main speed, gelding finished a pace-setting second here for a $10.5K tag on Sept. 7 in his first off a Mike Pino claim. Drops back down to the purchase price, and he's the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Calvados) (5-1) - He's slipped considerably of late and is racing second off a Keith Lebarron claim. Veteran gelding raced evenly last out and should move forward this afternoon. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Nofinancing Needed) (4-1) - Stalker has an outstanding local record (20-7-4-1) and some back class to call upon. Gelding draws outside of the speed, and that should lead to a comfortable trip.
4th pick: #2 (Tucked in Front) - He's dropping in class and shortening up in distance. Veteran has never won sprinting, but has several good efforts at it (8-0-3-1).