Top pick: #2 (BOLD AND READY) - Son of "More Than Rready" debuted at Saratoga in a grass sprint running for a $450K tag on August 22nd. Colt broke poorly, but ran well once in stride and finished fifth, beaten six lengths. Claimed that day by Dave Jacobson, he's freshened him up for two months and will race him for half the purchase price. The barn wins at a 28% first off the claim and at a 27% clip when Dominguez is aboard one of their runners.
2nd pick: #10 (Ronello) - Just like the top pick, he was away poorly when debuting here on Sept. 21st and raced evenly once settled. Trainer Todd Pletcher drops him way down in price and this colt should benefit with a move off the rail. Barn wins at a 34% rate second-time out and his long time go-to rider (John Velazquez) is back on the re-ride.
3rd pick: #6 (Iron Cafe) - Colt raced evenly while very wide when debuting here on Oct. 8 when racing for a $35K tag. Trainer Juan Guerrero (22% second-time out) brings him back in 19 days with a slight drop in price.