Top pick: #6 (BOISTEROUS) - He's always been a solid runner but has really stepped it up this year. Phipps Stable colt won the G3 Knickerbocker last out at Belmont and previous to that had been sharp in a pair of G1 stakes. Has enough speed to stay close and can get "first run" on Grassy and hold him off late. The top pick.
2nd pick: #7 (Grassy) - Steady performer won the G2 Bowling Green at Belmont on Sep.10, then finished a solid 3rd in the G1 Turf Classic at the same track. Strong finisher has beaten better than these in the past and would be no surprise.
3rd pick: #4 (Harrod's Creek) - The main speed and that's what normally does well on this "tight" course. In shape, hs ships in from Keeneland where he won an allowance on Oct.16. In the Mott barn and a threat on the front end.