Top pick: #2 (WISE STOP) - He's looking to become the first "repeater" at the meet as he went wire-to-wire in fast time on opening day to win a starter-allowance over a better field than he meets today. Much improved since he was claimed by Rudy Rodriguez 13 months ago this gelding is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #3 (Dahlgren Chapel) - Races second back off a short layoff and this colt ran an even third racing for $35K at Belmont July 17. Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin drops him slightly, brings him back in 19 days, and names Dominguez. Stretch threat.
3rd pick: #5 (Jackson N Humboldt) - Consistent and lightly raced, this gelding by "Tale of the Cat" is (5-2-3-0) and has a nice stalking style. On the shelf since June 17 he chased a wire-to-wire winner that day, and while no match he held down the place spot over today's rival the "Zipster". Big danger if ready.