Top pick: #4 (HEBERT HALL) (4-1) - Veteran was an easy winner here when dropped down to this $5000 claiming price going 6.5-furlongs on Aug 10. Once classier type cuts back a furlong and can take this from on or just off the lead.
2nd pick: #3 (Juke Joint) (4-1) - Hard hitting old-timer has spent most of his career on this surface (31-7-5-6) and loves this particular distance (19-7-3-3). Eight-year-old won at this tag facing a bit weaker on Aug. 20 in his third back from an 8-month layoff. It's noted that jockey Mario Pino takes this Pa-bred over "Hebert Hall" after winning on both recently.
3rd pick: #2 (Eye of the Eagle) (8-1) - He's another veteran that likes it here at Presque Isle (9 for 25) and this speed stalker is taking a sharp drop in class. The rail is his for the taking and his flexible style is a plus. Must be left in the mix.
4th pick: #7 (Mr Honey Badger) (7-2) - Well bred colt has really stepped up his game this year after returning from a long layoff (20 1/2 months). Four-year-old was a winner here racing for a $7500 tag Aug. 20 as he cleared the 4l condition. Nicely spotted and stalker has a fine outside post for his style. Stretch threat.