Top pick: #2 (UNRIVALED) (4-1) - Colt from the first crop of "Super Saver" began his career in an excellent barn (Kellyn Gorder). WinStar home bred missed by a nose going 8.5-furlongs for a $30K tag at Keeneland on Oct. 15. A career best it came off a two month break and he was claimed that afternoon by Philly-based trainer Marya Montoya. She's worked him twice here since, moves him up in class, and cuts him back in distance. I like his chances.
2nd pick: #4 (Cat Fiftyfive) (5-2) - Grey colt hasn't raced since an even effort in early July at Belmont. $185K son of "Tale of the Cat" is working steadily for the patient barn of Jim Lawrence and it's worth noting that this 2-year-old took some betting action when debuting in New York. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (We Miss Anthony) (10-1) - Longshot broke poorly in his debut and last out he raced evenly while very wide. He gets an extra furlong to travel this afternoon, draws a nice post, and this well bred juvenile is a threat at a square price.
4th pick: #1 (Mine the Store) (9-2) - He's taken some betting action in all three starts and has been sharp in both sprints. Has the rail, is working fast, and trainer Alf Velazquez brings him back in 12 days for this attempt.