Top pick: #4 (PUT IT FORWARD) (9-5) - Since coming to Presque Isle from Florida, he's gone 5-3-1-0 and was a winner here last out at this distance when facing a bit weaker. Speed/stalker is in career best form and gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #2 (Rapid Dan) (2-1) - Another that loves this surface 5-4-0-1, he's won three in a row, the latest on July 23rd at the entry-level allowance condition. Gelding by "More Than Ready" is a win threat from start-to-finish.
3rd pick: #1 (Where's Dominic) (5-1) - Gelding has been seeking his 3rd lifetime win for a very long time, but has been competitive in three of his last four here at this condition. Has the rail, fits with his best, and he's from a very good barn (Mike Trombetta).
4th pick: #5 (Chief Exchanger) (6-1) - Grey gelding is cutting back in distance and dropping in class after a good effort here going a mile in the $76K "Leemat" stakes July 13th. Racing back into shape following almost a half-year's layoff and he likes this distance (6-2-3-1).