Top pick: #9 (MAJOR IN TIME) (2-1) - Gelding takes a big drop in class and is cutting back in distance for this attempt. Home bred pressed a fast pace and weakened to run fourth here for a $40K tag, going 7-furlongs just nine days ago. The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Tampa Bay Blue) (7-2) - He had no chance here after stumbling badly at the start on Sept. 30. He did well to check in third to a "much the best" winner and is a win candidate this afternoon with an alert getaway.
3rd pick: #2 (Polished Degree) (9-2) - Colt is dropping in class and moving from a "poly" surface to real dirt. The 3-year-old has a new trainer (Juan Guerrero), and he wins at a solid 25% with new arrivals. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #5 (Sunshine Ken) (5-1) - Gelding moves up a bit in class after rallying to finish second in two straight when facing $10K maidens. The faster the pace, the better his chances.