Top pick: #3 (COALITION) - Home-bred from the "classy" operation of Will Farish had no chance in his debut when he was "bumped" heavily at the start and finished last of seven, beaten only 10 lenghts. Race came facing much tougher special weights and trainer brings him back quickly (20 days) and drops him into a claimer. Colt by "Patriot Act" has a near bullet half-mile work on Sep 14th and meets a very weak field. The top pick.
2nd pick: #2 (Pure Grit) - Lasix is added after five starts and this home-bred by "Pure Prize" finished second at this price and trip at saratoga August 31. The rail is his for the taking and he's a major factor in this spot.
3rd pick: #9 (U Ought to Know) - He raced evenly in his debut at Saratoga August 31 and was 6 1/2 lengths back of "Prize" on the wire. Draws a tough outside post and will need to improve significantly for any shot at the win.