Top pick: #2 (True Values) - One of two runners from trainer Phil Aristone and they'll race as separate interests. His only two sub-par efforts this year have come on "off" tracks. Has the inside and good tactical speed. The top pick.
2nd pick: #4 (Lemon Spray) - Consistent veteran was claimed on July 19 off a win by trainer Ed Auwarter. New barn is excellent with fresh claims and this gelding has a superb record on this course (10-5-2-2). Very tough.
3rd pick: #8 (Bruno's a Biter) - Dangerous speed in his corner and he races for the Scott Lake barn. Not a whole lot of pace signed up, so that makes him a serious threat on the front end.