Top pick: #1 (BEYOND EMPIRE) (8-5) - The morning line favorite, he rallied to finish second here at this level and distance Aug. 4. Believe that field was tougher than this and gelding by "Empire Maker" can take this from his ground-saving post.
2nd pick: #2 (Roaring Conquest) (2-1) - Speedy veteran has won two in a row and ships back from Finger Lakes where he won a 3l Allowance facing open company just seven days ago. He has a fine post and leading rider Castellano is aboard.
3rd pick: #4 (Alcolite) (8-1) - Price play has some speed and is stretching out in his second back from a half-year's absence. Capable with his best, but a small slice would appear to be his ceiling unless he moves forward considerably.