Top pick: #5 (NATIVE WAVE) (5-1) - He's one of three entered who has won on this course in the past, which he did a year ago to get his maiden win. Speed/stalker is in shape, goes dirt to turf, and stretches back out in distance. Price play.
2nd pick: #4 (Never On Time) (7-2) - Away since New Year's Eve, lightly-raced gelding is working fast for his return and he's another who has won on this course in the past. Speedy sort is two for three on the grass and is a win candidate if ready.
3rd pick: #6 (Manacor) (8-1) - Irish-bred ships up from Delaware where he came up a "neck" short racing there at this tag and trip on July 22nd. He's in career best shape at present and has more early speed than most.
4th pick: #7 (Suilleabhain) (15-1) - Another in career best form. he defeated "Suilleabhain" two back at Belmont at this distance, then rallied to run third in a 7-furlong race facing weaker on July 13th. New York-bred must be left in the mix.