Top pick: #1 (GLINT) (5-2) - The night's Best Bet, veteran gelding ships in from Churchill Downs where he showed sharp early speed and held gamely in each. He has the rail, is in a winning barn (Steve Asmussen), is racing third back from an 80 day break, and he likes this trip 5-2-1-1.
2nd pick: #7 (Signature Event) (3-1) - He stretches out a bit after rallying to win a 7-furlong contest here facing weaker on Sept. 6. He's won 5 of 11 in 2014 and is from a barn (Jerry Caldwell) that's having a strong year and meet.
3rd pick: #3 (Hollywood Ice) (7-2) - Veteran has won 9 of 32 on the dirt and has a solid local record 11-3-2-2. Strong finisher was a winner here last out and will be closing fast again tonight.
4th pick: #8 (Mojo Workin) (4-1) - His outside post hurts a bit, but he exits a good overall effort in the same last race as both "Hollywood Ice" and "Signature Event." Very consistent 5-year-old must be left in the same race exotic bet mix.