Top pick: #9 (APOLLO ELEVEN) (5-1) - Price play had all kinds of problems last out at Belmont and the raced is best viewed as a 'toss.' $250K son of 'Medaglia d'Oro' had finished 2nd in his previous pair and can take this if able to avoid a wide trip from his outside draw.
2nd pick: #4 (Elusive Talmo) (15-1) - Speedy sort is stretching out in distance after a wide and even effort at this level going 6-furlongs on the Belomont turf July 17. It was his first back off a two-month break, and his early speed makes him very dangerous against this group.
3rd pick: #5 (River of Magic) (6-1) - Blinkers go on colt who raced evenly when debuting at Belmont June 18. $140K gelding by 'Pioneer of the Nile' is from a good barn (George Weaver), and it's noted that Irad Ortiz, Jr. is aboard this afternoon.
4th pick: #3 (Heavenly Sun) (20-1) - Longshot ran well last out despite being extremely wide after breaking from the 11-post. Lightly raced, well-bred, and improving, he's capable of contending at a big price.
5th pick: #2 (Space Oddity) (3-1) - Bargain priced ($2,500) gelding has finished 2nd in all three turf starts. One run type is the morning line favorite and must be left in the mix, though he holds no real advantage in 'figures.'