Top pick: #3 (ITS TRULY AHVEE) (2-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Linda Rice and the pair race uncoupled. Speedy gelding was a gate-to-wire in a 6 furlong sprint at Aqueduct racing for a $20K tag to clear the 2l condition. He's worked twice since and will be trying a two-turn distance for the first time.
2nd pick: #1 (Liam and Alex) (9-2) - He races first off a Ramon Preciado claim (15%) and was a winner here at this tag & trip to get his 2nd win Jan 13. He raced wide from an outside post the day he was claimed and moves to the rail. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Thisskysabeauty) (10-1) - The 2nd of the Rice pair, he hasn't raced since late June, but is working steadily and the last time he ran at this $16K tag he was an easy winner. Tough if ready.
4th pick: #6 (U S S Constitution) (10-1) - Lightly raced, he defeated weaker last out and was claimed by Harry Wyner. New barn moves him up, and his ability to stay close is a plus.