Top pick: #6 (SPACE OF TIME) (6-1) - Price play had a very wide trip last out and still rallied to finish fourth in a large field at this level. She draws a nice outside post and can upset this group in today's finale.
2nd pick: #7 (Wish to Opine) (3-1) - Consistent sort has gone 5-1-2-1 here at this level since mid-June and speed/stalker draws a fine post to use it from. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Skip the Rate) (4-1) - She moves from the 11-post to the rail and that should allow this surface loving veteran a comfortable trip. Stalker must be left in the win mix.
4th pick: #3 (Pompous Time) (5-1) - No-speed type is shortening up after a second-place finish here going a mile on Aug. 19. Mare is a stretch threat especially if the pace is fast and/or contested.