Top pick: #1 (McNICK) (5-1) - He's rounding into form following a pair of lengthy layoffs and last out rallied to finish third here at this level and distance. Barn stretches him out in distance and he gets a slight edge in a very competitive contest.
2nd pick: #12 (D W's Warrior) (9-2) - He's taking a big drop in class and has enough positional speed to not let this outside post hurt his chances. Very strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #11 (Secret Soul) (6-1) - His best figures compare favorably with the top two selections and he was only a length back of "McNick" last out. One-run type is a threat if avoids a wide trip.
4th pick: #6 (Heavenly Shiloh) (8-1) - Veteran gelding stretches out after rallying to finish second here at this level going 6-furlongs on July 9th. It was his first since early March and first local start. Must be left in the mix.
5th pick: #5 (Tenth Night) (12-1) - He's improved since switching from dirt to this all-weather track and will be facing winners after getting his maiden win here at this distance July 13. Don't just dismiss.