Top pick: #4 (SET THE TRAPPE) (8-1) - One of two maidens entered, he finished a pace-setting 2nd here when debuting here Aug. 8th going six furlongs. He dueled through fast splits and held gamely. Working fast, and although I don't normally like maidens facing winners, this G1 came up with a very weak looking field.
2nd pick: #7 (Uncle Vinny) (5-2) - Stretch runner was placed 1st following the disqualification of today's rival 'Magna Light' in the local Sanford Stakes (G3) July 25. Improving, in shape, and he draws a great outside post in this ancient stakes (the 111th running).
3rd pick: #1 (Magna Light) (3-1) - As mentioned in the above write-up, he 'won' the Sanford Stakes July 25, but was was qualified and placed 3rd. Very fast from the gate, he's working fast and is a win candidate.
4th pick: #2 (Salislaw) (5-1) - Colt looked like an old pro when he rallied late to win his debut here going 5.5 furlongs Aug. 15th. His trainer (Kiaran McLaughlin) has already won seven stakes at this meet and this $100K son of 'Exchange Rate' must be left in the mix.