Top pick: #5 (TINO) (5-2) - In a race filled with lightly raced and first time runners, this gelding has the best form. He finished an even 4th facing tougher at Belmont June 26. It was his first on the grass, and he'll be tough to beat with a repeat of it.
2nd pick: #8 (Pine Ridge Forest) (6-1) - Colt tired when debuting in a dirt sprint on Aqueduct's winter surface in late January. He showed good early speed while racing between horses. Working fast at Finger Lakes, his connections switch him to the grass. His trainer (Jeremiah Englehart) is enjoying an excellent run (27-6-3-3) at this premier meet.
3rd pick: #6 (Said No One Forever) (3-1) - Lightly raced gelding showed fine early speed before weakening slightly here at this level and distance Aug. 5th. Nice effort, and it gives him a recency edge on my other selections.
4th pick: #1 (Who Is the Giant) (12-1) - He was never involved after 'lunging' at the break in his debut July 17 at Belmont. Longshot drops a bit in class, adds Lasix, and has his blinkers removed. Has the rail, and he faced a much better field in his first start.