Top pick: #1 (STEP ON UP) - Classy shipper from Canada has speed/stalking ability and draws the rail for his first start ever on natural dirt. Has the ability and runs off a trainer switch to Scott Lake. Can win this if he takes to the new footing.
2nd pick: #9 (Not For Money) - Takes a big drop this afternoon and he's been a consistent sort facing tougher. In a good barn (Phil Aristone) and this seven-year-old draws a nice post. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Jamieson) - He returns today for his first start since July 20 and this speedy runner likes this surface (11-4-3-0) and fits at this tag and distance. Has a shot at the win, especially if the top pick doesn't like the real dirt.