Top pick: #1 (BOISTEROUS) (8-5) - He disappointed last out as a slight favorite when he didn't "fire" in the (G1) "Sword Dancer" going 1 1/2 miles at Saratoga on Aug. 17. He may just not have liked the longer trip and he's back on his favorite course (9-6-0-2) this afternoon. He's beaten tougher fields than this many times in the past and is the horse to beat.
2nd pick: #4 (Hyper) (2-1) - Veteran by "Victory Gallop" is as consistent as they come at 20-9-5-2. The distance is no problem, he's in career best shape, and his local record is a fine 5-1-3-0. The main danger.
3rd pick: #2 (Quick Casablanca) (8-1) - He finished an even third last out and was almost 4 back of "Hyper." Chilean import had some early trouble that day and this runner was a major winner in his native country. Can factor with his best.