Top pick: #1 (FIRE GUARD) - Juddmonte home-bred had all sorts of problems when debuting at Saratoga at this level and distance July 28th, yet still rallied strongly to finish second. Colt is working fast for this attempt and is the choice if this remans on the grass.
2nd pick: #3 (Draw Two) - Grey colt has put in solid late rallies in his first pair and finished second last out at Saratoga at this distance. Fits, and son of "Macho Uno" is a major threat.
3rd pick: #1 (Irsaal) - Price play raced evenly when debuting at Saratoga on Aug. 29 and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin's runners are normally pointed towards their second start (a 28% winning move). $325,000 son of "More Than Ready" is working fast and has a good shot at expected long odds.
4th pick: #9 (Subsonic) - He showed only brief early speed before backing up to finish last when debuting at Saratoga in a dirt sprint Aug. 25. Trainer "Shug" McGaughey moves him to the grass, stretches him out in distance, and adds blinkers. Look for an improved effort.