Top pick: #1 (A LOT) (5-2) - The main speed, he's very consistent and enters this off a pair of narrow defeats in grass stakes. In shape, draws the rail, and trainer Bill Mott adds blinkers.
2nd pick: #8 (Offering Plan) (7-2) - Dangerous rival, he was a very impressive winner here facing state-bred allowance foes Aug. 9th. Strong finisher had raced since late October, so the effort was a very sharp one. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (High Noon Rider) (15-1) - Longshot has been racing evenly of late and was five lengths behind 'A Lot' last out. It was his first since late May, and he should move forward enough to grab a share at a big price.
4th pick: #6 (Amnasty) (6-1) - He does have some early speed and won an allowance here at this distance Aug. 1st. He's won three of six on the grass, and his latest was a career best overall.