(# 12) MONK - Drops in half, going from $30k to $15K. Has faced better all season. Stalking ability and a good post to do it from. Strong win contender.

(# 5) Acallaway - Goes second off a June layoff for a top outfit (Greg Foley). Brings sub :45 speed to the contest. Looks all set for a theft attempt.

(# 3) Starry Knight - Tried a mile in last at Churchill. Pressed the pace while under pressure on both sides. Cuts back to a sprint, and he should be involved right from the start.

(# 6) Hands of Stone - Expensive ($125,000) gelding by "Two Punch" has won two of his last three. Brings some speed and he's getting better with experience.