Top pick: #7 (START JUMPING) (2-1) - Very lightly-raced gelding has been on the sidelines since late Feb. when he finished fourth when racing for a $35K tag at Aqueduct. Claimed that day by Michelle Nevin, 3-year-old is working fast for his return and runs well under the purchase price. Spotted to win and I like his chances.
2nd pick: #1a (Optionality) (6-5) - He's part of an entry with No. 1 "Artemus Playboy" due to common ownership. Gelding rallied to finish third here at this tag on July 22nd and the extra furlong he travels this afternoon is in his favor.
3rd pick: #4 (Keyaly) (12-1) - No-speed type rallied from far back to finish third here facing $20K state-bred maidens going 6 furlongs. The race was his first in 3 1/2 months and the added furlong today is a plus.
4th pick: #2 (Like a Boss) (12-1) - Lightly-raced gelding raced both wide and evenly here on July 22nd and was only a 1/2 back of "Optionality" on the wire. He runs second back from a five month layoff, draws the rail, and can factor with his best.