Top pick: #5 (SURFING U S A) (5-2) - Gelding enters in shape and is dropping a bit in class. Speed/stalker has been competitive in two straight facing tougher and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Twill Be) (7-2) - He's finished second and third in seven straight races and is running second off almost a four month break. One-run type was only a 1/2 length behind 'Surfing U S A' last out and a win candidate.
3rd pick: #10 (No Herring) (9-2) - Lightly-raced colt ships in from Monmouth where he finished second at this level and distance Aug 7. Speed/stalker draws a very tough outside post and will need to work out a trip to pose a major threat.
4th pick: #6 (Tsonga) (6-1) - Even paced type has been competitive in five of his last six starts. In shape and trainer Patty Farro will be adding blinkers. Must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #2 (Raven's Tale) (12-1) - Veteran has some early speed and is racing third back off a long layoff. Capable of grabbing a share as he's the main speed and breaks just off the rail.