Top pick: #1 (JOEY THE SCHOLAR) - Speed/stalker rated, bid to the front, and after opening up a clear lead was run down late by today's rival "Fly'n Lion" while finishing a clear second. Claimed that day by Chris Hartman for $15K, new barn wins at a 39% rate first off the claim and brings him back at the purchase price.
2nd pick: #5 (Seeking West) - Professional grass runner finished a close up third here facing tougher on Oct. 3 in his second race back off a two-month layoff. Nice effort and he's nearing his best for trainer Steve Asmussen. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #6 (Fly the Red Eye) - Very consistent sort is (4-1-2-0) on this surface and last out defeated "Seeking West" by a 1/2 length. One-run type is in career best form and is a stretch threat again in this spot.