Top pick: #2 (EARLY RIDE) - One of two entered by trainer "Bret" Calhoun and the pair race uncoupled. Gelding missed by a head here when debuting at this level on Sept. 3 and was heavily bet that day. He's worked since and Calhoun wins at a 22% rate second-time out.
2nd pick: #10 (Oh My Gravy) - One of three maidens entered by trainer Don Von Hemel and the trio all run as seperate betting interests. He rallied to finish fourth in the same Sept. 3 race as "Ride" and was beaten less than a length. Obvious contender.
3rd pick: #8 (Onlinepoker) - Debuting gelding by "Macho Uno" is working very fast for his first outing and trainer Chris Richard wins a solid 20% clip with "firsters". In this competitive contest he should offer a square price.
4th pick: #4 (Pop Chart) - Texas-bred from trainer Steve Asmussen has been in steady training since early August and is by "Too Much Bling" who is well ablove average with his 2-year-olds.