Top pick: #1a (JUST A COINCIDENCE) - Blinkers go on for trainer Nick Zito, a 22% winning move for him. Son of "Forestry" has alredy shown some talent and is working sharply (presumably with the new equipment on). Can win this from just off the lead.
2nd pick: #4 (Cabaret Cowboy) - Excellent debut at Saratoga that saw him battle for the lead thru fast splits and stay on until the last 1/16th. Strong work on September 8, and trainer (Seth Benzel) has won with four of his last nine second-time starters.
3rd pick: #6 (Prince Charming) - Much improved effort in start number two after being given a seven-week freshening by trainer Jimmy Jerkens. He has good stats second off a break (24%).