Top pick: #5 (ONE FRENCH KISS) - Speedy sort is (4-0-2-1) at this level and will be cutting back from 7 furlongs to 5.5 panels, which is in his best interests. Trainer Scott Lake is having a fine year and this gelding can take this from on, or just off the lead.
2nd pick: #2 (Link Suances) - Speed/stalker finished second at this level going 7 furlongs July 31st, then tired last out while encountering some traffic issues down the stretch. Cuts back in distance today and can be involved from gate to wire.
3rd pick: #1 (He's All Alex) - Has the rail, a one run style, and he's in a winning barn (Ramon Preciado). There's potentially a quick pace in this contest and that will help his late charge be more effective.