Top pick: #5 (BIRD PRINCE) (4-1) - He just ran here this past Sunday and went evenly facing a bit tougher. Owner/trainer Dave Jacobson drops him down on the quick turnaround and sends him an additional furlong. Can take this at a square price.
2nd pick: #1 (Money Changer) (5-2) - Lightly-raced grey gelding hails from the Pletcher barn. Freshened up since July 5, he drops him in class, moves him from turf to dirt, and cuts him back in distance. 3-year-old is clearly better on dirt and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #4 (Sarlef) (2-1) - Lightly-raced Gulfstream shipper has good early speed and has Javier Castellano aboard for his local debut. Gelding moves up in class but fits on figures and catches a field where his speed is dangerous.
4th pick: #3 (Hillbilly Style) (6-1) - Stretch runner races first off a claim and is making his third start of the meeting. He rallied to finish second on the dirt facing weaker Aug 2, then ran evenly last out on the grass. The faster the pace, the better his chances.