Top pick: #8 (COOL AS EVER) - 3yo colt was claimed by Rick Vega for $7500 Sept 18 and has finished 2nd in his 2 starts since then at the same tag. Has some back class and enough speed to stay close here and win this down the stretch. The top pick.
2nd pick: #5 (I Got Swagger) - Has run well in all 3 local starts at this level and distance since coming here from Monmouth in mid-Sept. Has plenty of early speed and gelding should be in this race from start to finish.
3rd pick: #12 (Areutrue) - Stalker draws a good post for his style but will need to avoid a wide trip in order to have any chance at the top spot. He continues to race evenly and needs to finish a bit better.