Top pick: #5 (LIME RICKEY) - He was scratched last weekend by trainer Dallas Keen to await this spot. Veteran turf performer has finished second in both local starts after shipping here from Lone Star Park in July. Drops, the distance is fine, and he's set for a big race.
2nd pick: #2 (Huntingman) - The main speed, he was a quality runner in Italy last year, but hasn't yet reproduced that form since coming to North America and returning from a 6 1/2 month layoff. Last out he set a fast pace and tired late to finish 4 back of "Rickey". Effort was a positive one and he takes the same drop as that rival.
3rd pick: #4 (Muny) - He defeated weaker 1y foes racing for a $32K tag here August 15th. Steady sort has won 8-of-20 grass starts and is 2-for-3 on this surface. In shape, in the Mitchell barn, and a threat right back.