Top pick: #2 (QUALITY COUNCIL) - Colt chased and tired while racing wide here at this condition July 23 in his first race since early Nov. Trainer Mike Hushion has given him a fine half-mile work a week ago, brings him back quickly, and today he draws the rail. Barn wins at a 35% rate second off a long break and John Velazquez replaces Dominguez, who's at Arlington for the "Million".
2nd pick: #3 (Gallant Fields) - Gelding ships up from Philly Park where he missed by a neck at this level after being involved in a pace duel. Race was his first off a trainer change to Kiaran McLaughlin and first of a long layoff. Contends again today.
3rd pick: #1 (Wall Dance) - Exits the same race as the top pick and they were both beaten 6 lengths. Race was his first in 2 1/2 months and his first on real dirt. Working fast for this and he makes back to back starts for the first time.