Top pick: #1 (CLEANCUT KID) (3-1) - He rallied to miss by a 'neck' here facing tougher going six furlongs Aug. 23rd. It was his first since June 11 and owner/trainer Dave Jacobson drops him in class and sends him an extra furlong. Gets a slight edge.
2nd pick: #3 (Groupthink) (7-2) - 4yo has more early speed than most in this small field. Gelding moves up in class in his first off a claim. 4yo ran 2nd here at this distance the day he was claimed. Speed/stalker is brought back in 11 days and is a win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Wake Up in Malibu) (4-1) - Freshened up for the past 70 days, strong finisher is consistent, and was only a long 'neck' behind 'Groupthink' at Belmont June 21. He needs a quick pace for anything more than a small slice.