Top pick: #8 (GATO'S PIRATE ) - Races second back off a six week break and veteran finished fourth last out after battling for the early lead. Loves this surface and until recently had been facing much tougher. Has the best early gear and can take this field from start to finish with a clean break.
2nd pick: #5 (Zooming White Star) - Scratched yesterday by trainer Jamie Ness to await this spot. Comes off a win here Oct. 6 at this price and distance in what was one of the best efforts of his career. Can contend for the win if he avoids a "bounce."