Top pick: #7 (VICARIAN) - Finished second at Monmouth on Sept. 19 in his first off a claim and a 7 week layoff. Former stakes runner has a lot of back class and has run well against better as recently as mid-summer. Speed/stalker is in a barn (Eberd Estrada) that excels in second off a layoffs (30%). Can win this if he moves forward off his return run.
2nd pick: #1a (Regent Executive ) - In excellent form since coming back from a 7 month layoff earlier this year and veteran finished a close up second here last out at this level in a very strong effort. Draws outside of the main speeds and can track early and make a run late. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Michael's Trifecta) - Beaten narrowly by the top pick Aug. 2 he returned a month later in his first off a claim and finished second at this level. Has back class and runs today at the right price and distance. Win threat.
4th pick: #1 (Carolus Magnus) - Runs coupled with the top pick and this veteran is very consistent when he runs at $7500 price tag. Doesn't win very often, but always runs hard and must be left in the same race exotics mix.