Top pick: #2 (AZAR) (4-1) - He's one of two entered by trainer Todd Pletcher and the pair race uncoupled. Maiden by 'Scat Daddy' missed by a half-length to his stable-mate 'Unbridled Daddy' who is also running in this stakes. He has early speed and will be a bigger price than his barn partner.
2nd pick: #6 (Unbridled Daddy) (7-2) - As mentioned above, he's a barn mate of 'Azar' and defeated him by just under a length here Aug 16. Home bred is another by 'Scat Daddy' and strong finisher is an obvious win candidate.
3rd pick: #5 (Site Read) (7-2) - He rallied from far back to break his maiden here when debuting at this distance July 25. From the barn of Hall of Fame member Bill Mott he was bought on the advice of his son and paid $44.20 when he won almost six weeks ago.
4th pick: #1 (Monster Bea) (5-2) - Sold privately following his maiden win here Aug 8, he went gate-to-wire that afternoon at this distance. Has the rail, is a factor, but believe others have much more room for upside.