Top pick: #4 (BACKDOWN) - Speedy gelding set a fast pace before weakening here racing for $35K on July 30th. Runs 3rd off a lengthy layoff, drops to a new low in price, and he had a sharp half-mile work 6 days ago.
2nd pick: #3 (Revere) - Gelding chased and tired last out at this level and was claimed that day by trainer Gary Gullo. They bring him back in three weeks and he should be involved from gate to wire. Of note: the winner of his last start raced poorly here yesterday.
3rd pick: #2 (Tough All Day) - He's improving and the Zito barn will bring him back in 4 days, switch him from turf to dirt, and shorten him up in distance. I like this move.