Top pick: #5 (POINT TAKEN) (39-2) - He raced evenly here at this level and distance in a race common to several others, but in his previous start at Belmont he ran second to the hard-hitting "Caixa Electronica" who won again here last out. Can take this at a square price
2nd pick: #2 (It'sagoodtendollars) (5-2) - He has plenty of early speed and will be stretching-out in distance in his first off a Gary Contessa claim. The added distance isn't an issue and he should secure the rail heading into the first turn. Dangerous foe.
3rd pick: #4 (Talk Therapy) (5-1) - Gelding ships in from Finger Lakes where he became a stakes winner on Aug. 3 when he won te $50k "Genessee Valley Breeder's Hdcp." over fellow New York breds. Speed/stalker always gives his all and enters in career best form.
4th pick: #7 (Tuvia's Force) (2-1) - The probable favorite, he rallied to finish second here at this level and distance on July 27th and that ran his local record to 4-1-2-0. He got a nice pace set-up that day and may not be as fortunate this afternoon. Contender, but at a short price.