Top pick: #6 (BOWMAN'S SAM) (3-1) - Gelding ran third here at this level July 3 in his second back off a seven-week freshening. He had a very wide trip that day from a tough post (10th of 10) and draws much better for this attempt.
2nd pick: #4 (Springs R Loaded) (9-5) - Very speedy gelding comers off by far a career best when he went wire-to-wire to win an allowance here at this distance on June 16. The "figure" earned towers over these, and he's worked fast since. Obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (First Frost) (8-1) - He raced evenly last out in the same race as "Bowman" and was two lengths back of him at the finish. Can grab a small slice, but that may be his ceiling.
4th pick: #1 (Brat) (6-1) - He's coupled with #1a-CHOCTAW WON and does have some ability. 4yo has a flexible style, draws the rail, and can factor with his best.